Translating Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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Translate the sentence: 'The sum of 6 and m is greater than 14' into an inequality.

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Translate the sentence: 'The difference between y and 5 is less than or equal to 12' into an inequality.

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Translate the sentence: 'The sum of 3 and n is greater than 7' into an inequality.

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Translate the sentence: '7 is greater than x' into an inequality.

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Translate the sentence: 'Four times p is greater than or equal to 16' into an inequality.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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'>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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'<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.