2.1: Writing Equations and Inequalities

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A number minus 10 is fourteen. Write the equation.

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2 less than the product of 4 and a number is at most 6. Write the inequality.

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Write the word sentence as an inequality: A number n is no more than 100.

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Two less than a number is fourteen. Write the equation.

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5 more than half of a number is at least 12. Write the inequality.

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Define an inequality.

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater than or less than another.

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

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'More than' is represented by the symbol > in an inequality.

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

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'At least' is represented by the symbol \ge in an inequality.

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What does 'less than' mean in terms of inequalities?

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'Less than' means that one quantity is smaller than another, represented by the symbol <.