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 like >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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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'. 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 ≥ 4 means x is greater than or equal to 4.

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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 ≤ 2 means x is less than or equal to 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 21?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 16.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < 3?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If x - 4 < 10, what is the value of x?

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Add 4 to both sides: x < 14.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What does a closed dot on a number line represent?

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A closed dot represents that the number is included in the solution set (≥ or ≤).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does an open dot on a number line represent?

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An open dot represents that the number is not included in the solution set (> or <).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8