One Step 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 in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is greater than 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is less than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 10 means x is greater than or equal to 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 4 means x is less than or equal to 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality x + 3 < 7?

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Subtract 3 from both sides: x < 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality 2x > 10?

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Divide both sides by 2: x > 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution set for the inequality p ≤ 95?

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The solution set includes all values of p that are less than or equal to 95.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If 11 ≤ a, what does this mean in terms of a?

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This means that a can be any number that is 11 or greater.

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How do you graph the inequality x < 5?

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Draw a number line, place an open circle at 5, and shade to the left.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8