Graphing 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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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 graph the inequality y < 2x + 3?

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Graph the line y = 2x + 3 with a dashed line and shade below the line.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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How do you graph the inequality y ≥ -x + 1?

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Graph the line y = -x + 1 with a solid line and shade above the line.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the difference between a solid line and a dashed line in graphing inequalities?

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A solid line indicates that the points on the line are included in the solution (≥ or ≤), while a dashed line indicates that the points on the line are not included (> or <).

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What does shading above a line indicate in graphing inequalities?

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Shading above a line indicates that the solutions are greater than the line's equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What does shading below a line indicate in graphing inequalities?

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Shading below a line indicates that the solutions are less than the line's equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12