Solving 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 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 it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all the values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the solution to the inequality 8x < 48?

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x < 6

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What is the solution to the inequality 7n > 49?

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n > 7

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How do you check if a value satisfies an inequality?

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Substitute the value into the inequality and see if the statement is true.

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Does x + 9 > 21 hold true when x = 15?

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True

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What is the solution to the inequality x - 7 > -12?

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x > -5

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What is the solution to the inequality r - 14 ≥ 17?

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r ≥ 31

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

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'>' means 'greater than'.

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

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'<' means 'less than'.