Understanding Inequalities with Multiplication and Division

What is an inequality in mathematics?

• A statement that involves only subtraction

• A statement that two values are not equal

• A statement that two values are equal

• A statement that involves only addition

If R/2 is greater than or equal to 15, what operation should be performed to isolate R?

• Add 2 to both sides

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

In the inequality m/6 < 3, what is the value of m after solving?

• m ≤ 18

• m = 18

• m > 18

• m < 18

How do you solve the inequality 16m > 96?

• Add 16 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 16

• Subtract 16 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 16

What is the solution for n in the inequality 48n ≤ 384?

• n > 8

• n ≤ 8

• n < 8

• n ≥ 8