Translating 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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What does the symbol '≤' represent in an inequality?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in an inequality?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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Translate the phrase 'at most 100 points' into an inequality.

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x ≤ 100

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Translate the phrase 'more than 30 years old' into an inequality.

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x > 30

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What is the difference between '>' and '≥'?

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'>' means greater than, while '≥' means greater than or equal to.

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How would you express 'less than 50' in inequality form?

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x < 50

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What is the inequality for 'you must be at least 16 years old to drive'?

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x ≥ 16

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Translate the phrase 'no more than 200 dollars' into an inequality.

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x ≤ 200

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What does the term 'minimum' imply in an inequality?

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It implies a lower bound, often represented by '≥'.