Understanding Compound Inequalities

The video tutorial explains how to solve compound inequalities involving two constraints: 5x - 3 < 12 and 4x + 1 > 25. It demonstrates the step-by-step process of isolating x in each inequality and highlights the importance of the 'and' condition, which requires x to satisfy both constraints simultaneously. The tutorial concludes that there is no solution since no x can be both less than 3 and greater than 6.

What is the main goal of the problem discussed in the video?

• To find the value of x that satisfies both inequalities.

• To solve for y in a single inequality.

• To find the intersection of two lines.

• To graph the inequalities on a number line.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

What operation is performed first to solve the inequality 5x - 3 < 12?

• Add 3 to both sides.

• Divide both sides by 5.

• Multiply both sides by 5.

• Subtract 3 from both sides.

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After isolating 5x in the inequality 5x - 3 < 12, what is the next step?

• Add 5 to both sides.

• Multiply both sides by 5.

• Subtract 5 from both sides.

• Divide both sides by 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

What is the result of solving the inequality 5x - 3 < 12?

• x < 3

• x < 15

• x > 3

• x > 15

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What is the first step in solving the inequality 4x + 1 > 25?

• Add 1 to both sides.

• Subtract 1 from both sides.

• Multiply both sides by 4.

• Divide both sides by 4.

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What is the result of solving the inequality 4x + 1 > 25?

• x < 24

• x > 24

• x < 6

• x > 6

What does the 'and' condition imply for the solutions of the inequalities?

• x must be equal to 3 or 6.

• x must satisfy both inequalities simultaneously.

• x must be greater than 3 and less than 6.

• x must satisfy at least one of the inequalities.

Why is there no solution to the compound inequality?

• Because x cannot be both less than 3 and greater than 6.

• Because x can be any number.

• Because the inequalities are equal.

• Because x is a negative number.

What does the number line representation show about the solution?

• There is no overlap between the solutions.

• The solutions are equal.

• The solutions are negative.

• There is an overlap between the solutions.

What is the final conclusion about the solution to the compound inequality?

• There is a unique solution.

• The solution is infinite.

• There are multiple solutions.

• There is no solution.