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 in inequalities?

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'>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is greater than 5.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in inequalities?

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'<'' means 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is less than 3.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in inequalities?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 10 means x is 10 or more.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in inequalities?

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

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How do you solve the inequality m - 5 > 10?

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Add 5 to both sides: m > 15.

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How do you solve the inequality 12 < 2x?

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Divide both sides by 2: x > 6.

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What inequality represents 'She is at least 10 years old'?

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X ≥ 10.

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What is the solution to the inequality a ≥ 11?

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The solution is all values of a that are 11 or greater.

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What is the solution to the inequality a < 11?

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The solution is all values of a that are less than 11.