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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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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 10 = 22?

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Subtract 10 from each side to isolate the term with x.

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What happens to the inequality sign when you divide by a negative number?

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When you divide or multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the inequality sign flips.

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Solve the inequality: x + 5 < 12. What is x?

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x < 7.

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What is the solution to the inequality x - 4 ≥ 2?

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x ≥ 6.

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If x < 3, what can you say about x + 2?

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x + 2 < 5.

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What does the solution x ≤ 19 represent?

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It represents all values of x that are less than or equal to 19.

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How do you check if x = 4 is a solution for the inequality x - 3 ≥ 1?

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Substitute 4 into the inequality: 4 - 3 ≥ 1, which simplifies to 1 ≥ 1, confirming that x = 4 is a solution.

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What is the solution to the inequality 3x > 9?

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x > 3.