Inequality Words

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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 symbol represents 'greater than'?

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>

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What symbol represents 'less than or equal to'?

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≤

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What does the inequality s > 36 represent in a real-world context?

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It represents that the amount saved by Addie is more than $36.

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What does the inequality x ≥ 25 signify in terms of spending?

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It signifies that to qualify for free shipping, the amount spent must be at least $25.

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What is the minimum age requirement represented by the inequality s ≥ 15?

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It represents that a student must be at least 15 years old to obtain a driver's permit.

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What does the inequality y ≥ 65 indicate about age?

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It indicates that to qualify for a senior discount, a person must be at least 65 years old.

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What does the inequality k ≤ 62 represent regarding height?

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It represents that a child must be no more than 62 inches tall to play on the playground.

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How do you interpret the inequality x < 10 in a real-world scenario?

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It means that the value of x must be less than 10, which could represent a limit on spending, age, or other measurable quantities.

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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 (≥, ≤) include the boundary value.