Inequality Word Problems

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either less than or equal to the value on the right.

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How do you represent a situation where a person earns a fixed amount plus a variable amount?

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What is the first step in solving an inequality word problem?

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The first step is to define the variables that represent the unknown quantities in the problem.

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How do you write an inequality for a situation where a total must be less than a certain amount?

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What is the maximum number of items you can buy if you have a budget?

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To find the maximum number of items, set up the inequality based on the total cost and solve for the number of items.

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How do you express a situation where you need to collect a minimum number of items over a period?

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What is the relationship between fixed costs and variable costs in an inequality?

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How do you determine if a solution to an inequality is valid?

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To determine if a solution is valid, substitute the value back into the original inequality and check if the statement holds true.