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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 2x + 4 < 20?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to get 2x < 16, then divide by 2 to find x < 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality -3x + 5 < 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to get -3x < 15, then divide by -3 (remember to flip the inequality) to find x > -5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Translate the phrase 'the sum of twice a number and five is less than ten' into an inequality.

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The inequality is 2x + 5 < 10.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you express the requirement 'To ride the roller coaster you must be at least 52 inches' as an inequality?

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The inequality is x ≥ 52.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality x / -4 < -12?

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Multiply both sides by -4 (remember to flip the inequality) to find x > 48.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8