Solving Inequalities (one step)

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols like >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you solve the inequality 3m > -9?

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Divide both sides by 3: m > -3.

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How do you solve the inequality -4t < 24?

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Divide both sides by -4 (remember to flip the inequality): t > -6.

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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The inequality sign flips direction.

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How do you solve the inequality -5 + w > -2?

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Add 5 to both sides: w > 3.

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How do you solve the inequality -10 + y > 3?

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Add 10 to both sides: y > 13.