Writing 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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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you express 'at least' in an inequality?

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'At least' is expressed using the '≥' symbol.

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How do you express 'no more than' in an inequality?

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'No more than' is expressed using the '≤' symbol.

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If a purse costs at least $45, how is this written as an inequality?

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d ≥ 45

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If a book of stamps has less than 22 stamps, how is this written as an inequality?

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s < 22

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What does 'more than' indicate in an inequality?

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'More than' indicates the use of the '>' symbol.

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If a health report requires no less than 2,000 responses, how is this written as an inequality?

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r ≥ 2000

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If the weather man predicts no less than 4 inches of snow, how is this written as an inequality?

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i ≥ 4