Solving and Graphing Compound Inequalities

The video tutorial introduces compound inequalities, explaining how they are formed using 'or' and 'and'. It covers the process of solving and graphing these inequalities, emphasizing the importance of understanding the conjunctions that join them. The tutorial provides examples for both 'or' and 'and' compound inequalities, demonstrating how to solve and graph them separately and together. The video concludes with a summary of key points and a preview of the next lesson on exponents.

What is a compound inequality?

• An inequality with two variables

• A single inequality with a complex expression

• An equation with two variables

• Two inequalities joined by 'and' or 'or'

How do you solve compound inequalities joined by 'or'?

• Use only one of the inequalities

• Graph them directly without solving

• Solve them as a single inequality

• Solve each inequality separately and combine the solutions

When solving the inequality -4a ≤ 9, what must you remember to do?

• Subtract 9 from both sides

• Flip the inequality sign

• Add 4 to both sides

• Multiply by -4

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

What does the 'or' in compound inequalities indicate?

• Both conditions must be false

• Both conditions must be true

• Neither condition can be true

• At least one condition must be true

How do you graph the solution to a compound inequality joined by 'or'?

• Graph only one of the solutions

• Graph the intersection of the solutions

• Graph the complement of the solutions

• Graph the union of the solutions

What does the 'and' in compound inequalities indicate?

• Both conditions must be false

• At least one condition must be true

• Both conditions must be true

• Neither condition can be true

How do you solve compound inequalities joined by 'and'?

• Solve them as a single inequality

• Solve each inequality separately and find the intersection of the solutions

• Use only one of the inequalities

• Graph them directly without solving

When graphing compound inequalities joined by 'and', what should you do?

• Shade the entire number line

• Shade the area between the two points

• Shade only one of the points

• Shade the area outside the two points

Why can't you have the same inequality symbol for both parts of an 'and' compound inequality?

• It would be the same as an 'or' inequality

• It would result in infinite solutions

• It would result in no solution

• It would be too complex to solve

What is the next topic to be covered after compound inequalities?

• Quadratic equations

• Linear equations

• Exponents

• Polynomials