Front

What is an inequality?

Back

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.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

How do you solve the inequality x + 3 > 7?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides: x > 4.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Front

What is the solution to the inequality 2x ≤ 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2: x ≤ 5.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

Translate the phrase: 'A number decreased by 5 is less than 10.'

Back

x - 5 < 10.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Front

What is the solution to the inequality 5 - x > 2?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides: -x > -3, then multiply by -1: x < 3.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What does it mean if a number is in the solution set of an inequality?

Back

It means that the number satisfies the inequality and makes it true.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.5