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 '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'.

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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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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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How do you solve the inequality x - 6 > 9?

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To solve x - 6 > 9, add 6 to both sides to get x > 15.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How can you represent a minimum requirement in an inequality?

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A minimum requirement can be represented using the '≥' symbol, indicating that the value must be at least a certain number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality 16 + x ≥ 14?

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To solve 16 + x ≥ 14, subtract 16 from both sides to get x ≥ -2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you graph the inequality x > 6?

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To graph x > 6, draw a number line, place an open circle at 6, and shade to the right to indicate all numbers greater than 6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the difference between strict and non-strict inequalities?

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Strict inequalities ('>' and '<') do not include the boundary point, while non-strict inequalities ('≥' and '≤') do include the boundary point.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8