Inequalities

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

Front

What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

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

Front

What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

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

Front

When graphing the inequality 'x < 5', what type of dot should be used?

Back

open dot

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When graphing the inequality 'y ≥ 3', what type of dot should be used?

Back

closed dot

Front

What does the inequality 'h ≥ 48' represent in a real-world scenario?

Back

It represents that a person must be at least 48 inches tall.

Front

How do you graph the inequality 'x > 2'?

Back

You use an open dot at 2 and shade to the right.

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How do you graph the inequality 'y ≤ 4'?

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You use a closed dot at 4 and shade to the left.

Front

What is the difference between 'greater than' and 'greater than or equal to'?

Back

'Greater than' (>) does not include the number, while 'greater than or equal to' (≥) includes the number.

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What does the inequality 'm < 7' mean in a real-world context?

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It means that the value of m is less than 7.