Solve and Graph One-Step Inequalities Practice - A

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

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 the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

Front

How do you solve the inequality: 3x < 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3: x < 4.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '>' represent?

Back

The symbol '>' represents 'greater than'.

Front

How is the solution for x < 5 represented on a number line?

Back

Open circle at 5, shaded to the left.

Front

What happens to the inequality symbol when you add or subtract a number from both sides?

Back

The inequality symbol stays the same.

Front

How do you solve the inequality: -2y ≥ 10?

Back

Divide both sides by -2 and reverse the inequality: y ≤ -5.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '<' represent?

Back

The symbol '<' represents 'less than'.

Front

How is the solution for y ≥ -1 represented on a number line?

Back

Closed circle at -1, shaded to the right.