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 '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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 > 45, what type of circle is used?

Back

An open circle is used when graphing x > 45.

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When graphing the inequality x ≤ 9, which direction does the arrow point?

Back

The arrow points to the left when graphing x ≤ 9.

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What type of dot is used when graphing x ≥ 8?

Back

A closed dot is used when graphing x ≥ 8.

Front

How would you represent 'He has more than 8 pets' in inequality form?

Back

X > 8.

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What is the opposite of 'greater than'?

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The opposite of 'greater than' is 'less than'.