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?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 3 < 5 means 3 is less than 5.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 7 > 4 means 7 is greater than 4.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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How do you solve the inequality -5m < 10?

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Divide both sides by -5 and reverse the inequality sign: m > -2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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Which value satisfies the inequality 9F > 45?

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F must be greater than 5, so 6 is a valid solution.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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How do you solve the inequality d - 7 < 12?

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Add 7 to both sides: d < 19.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality -4 + y < -8?

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Add 4 to both sides: y < -4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What does it mean to reverse the inequality sign?

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When you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must reverse the inequality sign.

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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, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8