Introduction to Inequalities Practice - A

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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 > 3 means x is greater 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 'less than'. For example, x < 5 means x is less 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 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 2 means x is greater than or equal to 2.

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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 graph the inequality x < 3?

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You use an open circle at 3 and shade to the left, indicating that 3 is not included.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you graph the inequality x ≤ -2?

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You use a closed circle at -2 and shade to the left, indicating that -2 is included.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the difference between an open circle and a closed circle in graphing inequalities?

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An open circle indicates that the number is not included in the solution (e.g., x < 3), while a closed circle indicates that the number is included (e.g., x ≤ 3).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If -5 ≤ x, what does this mean?

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This means that x is greater than or equal to -5.

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How would you represent the inequality x > 1 on a number line?

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You would use an open circle at 1 and shade to the right, indicating that 1 is not included.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8