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 symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 ≤ 13?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x ≤ 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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

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Add 3 to both sides: x ≤ 13.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality -8x < 48?

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Divide both sides by -8 (remember to flip the inequality sign): x > -6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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When do you flip the inequality sign?

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You flip the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality 3x ≥ 12?

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Divide both sides by 3: x ≥ 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does it mean if x < 5?

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It means that x can be any number less than 5.

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What is the solution to the inequality 2x + 3 < 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x < 8, then divide by 2: x < 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B