Write 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'. It indicates that a value can be either greater than or equal to another value.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either less than or equal to another value.

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Write an inequality for: 'Phil needs at least a 90% to get an A.'

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x ≥ 90

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Write an inequality for: 'You must be 54 inches or taller to ride.'

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x ≥ 54

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Write an inequality for: 'The number of students the bus holds is less than 40.'

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s < 40

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Write an inequality for: 'School is cancelled when the temperature is -19°F or below.'

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x ≤ -19

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Write an inequality for: 'The speed limit is 35 miles per hour.'

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x ≤ 35

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What is the difference between '<' and '≤'?

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'<' means 'less than' and does not include the number, while '≤' means 'less than or equal to' and includes the number.

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If x < 10, what values can x take?

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x can take any value less than 10, such as 9, 8, 7, etc.