Unit 5: Inequalities Test

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What is an inequality?

Back

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 inequalities?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

Back

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

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

Back

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

Front

How do you express '7 is less than a number' in inequality form?

Back

x > 7.

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If the maximum speed limit is 55, how would you write this as an inequality?

Back

s ≤ 55.

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How do you solve the inequality x - 3 < 10?

Back

Add 3 to both sides to get x < 13.

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What is the solution to the inequality x - 3 < 10?

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x < 13.

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

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