Inequalities second worksheet

Front

What does the inequality x ≤ -1 mean?

Back

x is any number less than or equal to -1.

Front

What happens to the inequality symbol when you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number?

Back

You must reverse the inequality symbol.

Front

Which symbol represents 'greater than or equal to'?

Back

@@ ge@@ (greater than or equal to symbol)

Front

Solve the inequality: 7 - 2x ≥ 1. What is the solution for x?

Back

x ≤ 3.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x > 4 on a number line?

Back

An open circle on 4 with a line extending to the right.

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality symbols.

Front

What are the four main inequality symbols?

Back

< (less than), > (greater than), ≤ (less than or equal to), ≥ (greater than or equal to).

Front

What does the inequality x < 5 represent?

Back

x is any number less than 5.

Front

If x ≥ 2, what can we say about x?

Back

x can be any number that is 2 or greater.

Front

What is the solution set for the inequality -3x < 9?

Back

x > -3.