Writing Inequalities & Equations 8.8A

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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 is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically using the symbol =.

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How do you represent a situation where one quantity is less than another?

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You can represent this using an inequality, for example, x < y means x is less than y.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step in solving a linear equation?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you write an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved, assign variables, and translate the relationships into mathematical expressions.

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What is the significance of the initial fee in a cost equation?

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The initial fee is a fixed cost that must be added to the variable costs based on usage.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How do you determine when two equations are equal?

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Set the two equations equal to each other and solve for the variable.

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What does the variable 'x' typically represent in these equations?

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In these equations, 'x' usually represents the number of units or time (like hours or months) being compared.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a common method for solving inequalities?

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A common method is to isolate the variable on one side, similar to solving equations, but remember to reverse the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8