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 in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is greater than 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is less than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 10 means x is greater than or equal to 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 4 means x is less than or equal to 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent 'more than 100' in an inequality?

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You represent 'more than 100' as x > 100.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent 'at least 54 inches' in an inequality?

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You represent 'at least 54 inches' as x ≥ 54.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality x + 5 < 6?

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The solution is x < 1.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality x - 6 > 9?

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The solution is x > 15.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is an open circle in graphing inequalities?

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An open circle indicates that the number is not included in the solution (e.g., x > 3).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8