Solve 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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 3 means x is greater than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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, x ≥ 2 means x is greater than or equal to 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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, x ≤ 4 means x is less than or equal to 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 2m > 8?

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Divide both sides by 2: m > 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 ≤ 13?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x ≤ 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality 30 + n ≥ 50?

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Subtract 30 from both sides: n ≥ 20.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality -9h > -63?

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Divide both sides by -9 (remember to flip the inequality): h < 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 5x ≥ 15?

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Divide both sides by 5: x ≥ 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8