Solving 1-Step Inequalities

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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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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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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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How do you solve the inequality z ≤ 9?

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To solve z ≤ 9, you identify all values of z that are less than or equal to 9.

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What is the solution to the inequality y - 10 > 14?

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The solution is y > 24.

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How do you isolate the variable in the inequality 8x < 48?

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Divide both sides by 8 to get x < 6.

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What is the solution to the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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The solution is x > 2.

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How do you solve the inequality 1.8m ≥ -5.4?

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Divide both sides by 1.8 to get m ≥ -3.

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What does it mean to graph an inequality?

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Graphing an inequality means to represent the solution set on a number line, using an open circle for '>' or '<' and a closed circle for '≥' or '≤'.

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What is the difference between '>' and '≥'?

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'>' means greater than, while '≥' means greater than or equal to.