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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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, y < 3 means y is less than 3.

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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, z ≥ 4 means z is greater than or equal to 4.

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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, a ≤ 10 means a is less than or equal to 10.

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How do you represent 'more than 15 points' in an inequality?

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You represent it as p > 15.

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How do you represent 'at least 11' in an inequality?

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You represent it as a ≥ 11.

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What type of dot is used when graphing an inequality with '<' or '>'?

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An OPEN dot is used when graphing with '<' or '>'.

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What type of dot is used when graphing an inequality with '≤' or '≥'?

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A CLOSED dot is used when graphing with '≤' or '≥'.

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If x is less than -4, how is it represented in an inequality?

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It is represented as x < -4.