Inequalities: Writing Them

Reading Inequalities

What phrases are translated into which symbols?

When reading inequalities, we usually say "greater than" or "less than."

• However, often times word problems use other phrases.

• For example, "The solution must be greater than or equal to 8" is the same thing as saying "the solution must be AT LEAST 8".

Multiple Select

Which of these expressions do you think means "12 ≥ x"?

• greater than or equal to 12

• 12 or less

• 12 or more

• exactly 12

• at least 12

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