Graphing Inequalities on a Number Line

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ 3 mean?

Back

The value of x is greater than or equal to 3.

Front

What does the inequality a < 11 represent on a number line?

Back

All values of a that are less than 11.

Front

How do you represent the inequality k < 3 on a number line?

Back

Draw an open circle at 3 and shade to the left.

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ -5 indicate?

Back

The value of x is greater than or equal to -5.

Front

What does the inequality x < -4 signify?

Back

All values of x that are less than -4.

Front

What is the difference between x > 5 and x ≥ 5?

Back

x > 5 does not include 5, while x ≥ 5 includes 5.

Front

How do you graph the inequality a ≥ 11?

Back

Draw a closed circle at 11 and shade to the right.

Front

What does an open circle on a number line indicate?

Back

The value at that point is not included in the solution.

Front

What does a closed circle on a number line indicate?

Back

The value at that point is included in the solution.

Front

How do you express the inequality x ≤ 4 in words?

Back

x is less than or equal to 4.