Understanding Inequalities and Their Solutions

Understanding Inequalities and Their Solutions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers solving inequalities, including simple and compound inequalities. It explains the use of PEMDAS in reverse, the importance of flipping the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number, and how to graph inequalities on a number line. The tutorial also distinguishes between 'and' and 'or' inequalities, providing examples and solutions for each type.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between an equation and an inequality?

An equation is solved using addition, while an inequality is solved using subtraction.

An equation is always true, while an inequality is sometimes false.

An equation uses an equal sign, while an inequality uses inequality symbols.

An equation can only have one solution, while an inequality can have multiple solutions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When solving inequalities, why is it important to use PEMDAS in reverse?

To avoid making calculation errors.

To correctly isolate the variable on one side.

To simplify the inequality as quickly as possible.

To ensure the inequality is always true.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number?

Add the same number to both sides.

Subtract the same number from both sides.

Flip the inequality symbol.

Keep the inequality symbol the same.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you represent a solution on a number line when the inequality is 'less than'?

Use an open dot and shade to the right.

Use a closed dot and shade to the right.

Use an open dot and shade to the left.

Use a closed dot and shade to the left.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key difference between 'and' and 'or' compound inequalities?

'And' inequalities use addition, while 'or' inequalities use subtraction.

'And' inequalities are solved first, while 'or' inequalities are solved last.

'And' inequalities are always true, while 'or' inequalities are sometimes false.

'And' inequalities have solutions that overlap, while 'or' inequalities have separate solutions.