Understanding Linear Inequalities

What symbol represents “less than” in an inequality?

• >

• ≥

• <

• ≤

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

Which inequality symbol should be used when the variable can equal the number?

• >

• ≥

• <

What does a closed circle on a number line represent when graphing an inequality?

• ≤ or ≥

• < or >

• =

• No solution

When solving an inequality, what happens when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

• Nothing

• The inequality sign flips

• The inequality becomes an equation

• You add instead of subtract

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

• Close circle at 4, shading left

• Open circle at 4, shading left

• Open circle at 4, shading right

• Closed circle at 4, shading right

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

• Close circle on -2, shading left

• Open circle at -2, shading left

• Closed circle on -2, shading right

• Open circle on -2, shading right

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

Which demonstrates the transitive property?

• If p<q and q<d, then p<d

• If p>q, then q<p

• If p < q, then

  p − d < q − d

• If p < q, then

  −p > −q