Graphing Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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When graphing the inequality x ≤ -2, what type of circle is used?

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A closed circle is used to indicate that -2 is included in the solution.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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When graphing the inequality b < 6, what type of circle is used?

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An open circle is used to indicate that 6 is not included in the solution.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the inequality x > 5 represent on a number line?

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It represents all numbers greater than 5, starting from just above 5 and extending to the right.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you graph the inequality -2 ≥ n?

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You would graph it with a closed circle at -2 and shade to the left, indicating all numbers less than or equal to -2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the inequality 2.75 < d mean?

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It means that d can be any number greater than 2.75.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'or' in inequalities?

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'And' means both conditions must be true, while 'or' means at least one condition must be true.

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How do you represent the inequality x ≤ -2 OR x > 5 on a number line?

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You would use a closed circle at -2 and shade to the left, and an open circle at 5 and shade to the right.