Inequalities Grade

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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, or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

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

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 10 means x can be 10 or any number less than 10.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, y ≥ 5 means y can be 5 or any number greater than 5.

Front

How do you solve the inequality x + 3 < 10?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides: x < 7.

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What is the solution to the inequality 2x ≥ 8?

Back

Divide both sides by 2: x ≥ 4.

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If x/5 ≥ 7, what is the minimum value of x?

Back

Multiply both sides by 5: x ≥ 35.

Front

What inequality represents 'a number is less than 36'?

Back

c < 36.

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What inequality represents 'a number is at least 15'?

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x ≥ 15.