Graphing 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?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you represent the inequality r ≥ -6 on a number line?

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You place a closed dot at -6 and shade to the right.

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What does the inequality a < 11 represent on a graph?

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It represents all numbers less than 11, with an open dot at 11.

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When graphing the inequality k < 3, what type of dot is used?

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An open dot is used at 3.

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

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

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How do you graph the inequality x ≤ -4?

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You place a closed dot at -4 and shade to the left.

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What does the inequality x < -4 indicate?

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It indicates all numbers less than -4, with an open dot at -4.

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What is the purpose of using a closed dot in graphing inequalities?

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A closed dot indicates that the number is included in the solution set.

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