One Step Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not 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'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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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 solve the inequality y + 7 ≥ 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides: y ≥ 5.

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How do you solve the inequality W - 9 > 17?

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Add 9 to both sides: W > 26.

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How do you solve the inequality 8x < 48?

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Divide both sides by 8: x < 6.

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What value of F makes the inequality 9F > 45 true?

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F must be greater than 5, so F = 6 is a valid solution.

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How do you solve the inequality 15 + x < 0?

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Subtract 15 from both sides: x < -15.