Graphing Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality 6 > x mean?

Back

x is any number less than 6.

Front

How do you represent the inequality x ≥ 5 on a graph?

Back

Use a closed dot on 5 and shade to the right.

Front

What does the inequality a ≥ 11 indicate about the value of a?

Back

a can be 11 or any number greater than 11.

Front

When graphing inequalities, what symbols require a closed dot?

Back

≤ and ≥.

Front

What does the inequality k < 3 mean in terms of k?

Back

k is any number less than 3.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x < 5?

Back

Use an open dot on 5 and shade to the left.

Front

What is the difference between x ≤ 5 and x < 5?

Back

x ≤ 5 includes 5; x < 5 does not.

Front

If a graph shows a closed dot at 7 and shading to the right, what is the inequality?

Back

x ≥ 7.

Front

What does the inequality x > 2 represent on a number line?

Back

All numbers greater than 2, not including 2.

Front

How would you write the inequality for a graph with an open dot at -1 and shading to the left?

Back

x < -1.