Solving 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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

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Subtract 3 from both sides: x > 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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

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Divide both sides by 2: x ≤ 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

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x - 5 < 10.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5