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 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 > 5 means x is greater 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 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is less 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 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 4 means x is greater than or equal to 4.

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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 ≤ 2 means x is less than or equal to 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality -8x < 48?

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Divide both sides by -8 and flip the inequality sign: x > -6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality x + 9 > 21 when x = 15?

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True, because 15 + 9 = 24, which is greater than 21.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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When do you flip the inequality symbol?

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You flip the inequality symbol when you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a negative number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Solve the inequality 32 ≥ -16p. What is p?

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p ≥ -2, because dividing both sides by -16 flips the inequality.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is a one-step inequality?

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A one-step inequality is an inequality that can be solved in a single step, usually by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8