Write Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What symbol represents 'less than'?

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The symbol '<' represents 'less than'.

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What symbol represents 'greater than or equal to'?

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The symbol '≥' represents 'greater than or equal to'.

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How would you express 'the number of students, s, is less than 40' in inequality form?

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s < 40

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How would you express 'the distance, d, is at least 110 miles' in inequality form?

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d ≥ 110

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What does the inequality m ≥ 985 represent in a real-world context?

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It represents that the mountain is at least 985 feet tall.

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How would you express 'you have to be 54 inches or taller to ride the American Eagle' in inequality form?

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x ≥ 54

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What does the inequality m ≤ 90 represent in a real-world context?

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It represents that the movie will be no more than 90 minutes in length.

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What is the difference between strict and non-strict inequalities?

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Strict inequalities use '<' or '>', while non-strict inequalities use '≤' or '≥', indicating whether the boundary value is included.

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How can inequalities be used in real-life situations?

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Inequalities can be used to set limits, such as age restrictions, height requirements, or budget constraints.

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