One Step Inequalities

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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 '>' represent?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' represent?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' represent?

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

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What does the symbol '≤' represent?

Back

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

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How do you solve the inequality x + 3 > 7?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides: x > 4.

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How do you solve the inequality 2x ≤ 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2: x ≤ 5.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < 3?

Back

The solution set includes all numbers less than 3.

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How do you graph the inequality x ≥ -2 on a number line?

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Draw a solid dot on -2 and shade to the right.

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What is the solution to the inequality -4x > 12?

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Divide both sides by -4 (remember to flip the inequality): x < -3.