One Step Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to', indicating that the value on the left can be less than or equal to the value on the right.

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

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to', indicating that the value on the left can be greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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How do you solve the inequality 3 + w ≤ 13?

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To solve 3 + w ≤ 13, subtract 3 from both sides to get w ≤ 10.

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What is the solution to the inequality y − 10 > 14?

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To solve y − 10 > 14, add 10 to both sides to get y > 24.

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How do you solve the inequality y + 7 ≥ 12?

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To solve y + 7 ≥ 12, subtract 7 from both sides to get y ≥ 5.

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What is the solution to the inequality 2m > 8?

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To solve 2m > 8, divide both sides by 2 to get m > 4.

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How do you solve the inequality -5m < 10?

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To solve -5m < 10, divide both sides by -5, remembering to reverse the inequality sign, resulting in m > -2.

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What is the importance of reversing the inequality sign when dividing by a negative number?

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Reversing the inequality sign is necessary because dividing or multiplying both sides of an inequality by a negative number changes the direction of the inequality.

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What is a compound inequality?

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A compound inequality consists of two or more inequalities that are combined into one statement, often using 'and' or 'or'.