Solving Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the inequality symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What is the inequality symbol for 'greater than or equal to'?

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The symbol for 'greater than or equal to' is ≥.

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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The inequality sign flips when you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number.

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This situation requires flipping the inequality sign because you are dividing by a negative number.