Math Problem Solving

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 2x - 4 > 12?

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Add 4 to both sides: 2x > 16. Then divide by 2: x > 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the graph of an inequality represent?

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The graph of an inequality represents all the possible solutions that satisfy the inequality.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the perimeter of a square?

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The perimeter of a square is calculated by adding the lengths of all four sides, or using the formula P = 4s, where s is the length of one side.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If the perimeter of a square is given by 4(-2x + 5z + 12), what is the simplified expression for the perimeter?

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The simplified expression is -8x + 20z + 48.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 9?

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The solution is x = 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you solve the inequality -4x - 5 > 19?

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Add 5 to both sides: -4x > 24. Then divide by -4 (remember to flip the inequality): x < -6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is a different expression that has the same value for all values of the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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How do you combine like terms in the expression -4x - 10 - 5x - 11?

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Combine -4x and -5x to get -9x, and combine -10 and -11 to get -21. The equivalent expression is -9x - 21.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater than or less than another.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8