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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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you solve the inequality 8x ≥ -32?

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Divide both sides by 8: x ≥ -4.

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What is the solution to the inequality 4h < 8?

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Divide both sides by 4: h < 2.

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When graphing the inequality x ≤ 5, what type of dot is used?

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A closed dot is used to indicate that 5 is included in the solution.

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What does the inequality 11 ≤ a represent on a number line?

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It represents all numbers greater than or equal to 11.

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What is the difference between '>' and '≥'?

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'>' means greater than, while '≥' means greater than or equal to.

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If a < 3, what does this mean?

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It means that a can be any number less than 3.

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How do you represent the inequality 'x is at least 4'?

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It is represented as x ≥ 4.