8-5.2 FLASHCARD 2023-20242-step Inequalities

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What happens to the inequality symbol when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

Back

You flip the inequality symbol.

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Solve the inequality: 3x + 4 > 13

Back

x > 3

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Solve the inequality: 3x - 2 ≥ 34

Back

x ≥ 12

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Solve for t: 6t + 4 ≤ -2

Back

t ≤ -1

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Solve for k: 2k - 9 ≤ -19

Back

k ≤ -5

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What is an inequality?

Back

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

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

It means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you solve an inequality?

Back

Isolate the variable on one side using inverse operations, similar to solving an equation.

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What is the solution set of an inequality?

Back

The set of all values that satisfy the inequality.