Math Nation Unit 7 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Dividing or multiplying by a negative number in an inequality

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When you divide or multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must switch the direction of the inequality symbol.

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>

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Greater than

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<

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Less than

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Viable solution

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A mathematical solution that makes sense in a real-world context.

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Solution set

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All the values in a set of solutions; generally uses the symbols { }.

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Compound inequality

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A set of 2 or more inequalities being solved on the same number line.

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"And" inequality (conjunction)

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The solution set satisfies all of the inequalities and is the intersection of the solution sets; can generally be written in the form a

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"Or" inequality (disjunction)

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The solution set includes any value that is in either of the individual solution sets.

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Boundary line

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The line formed when graphing a linear inequality.

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Dotted boundary line

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Does not include solutions to the linear inequality; similar to an open circle on a number line.