Introduction to Inequalities

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What does the symbol ≤ mean?

Back

less than or equal to

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What does the symbol < mean?

Back

less than

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If Emma wants to spend no more than $1,250 on her trip, which inequality represents this situation?

Back

c ≤ 1,250

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If all items at Primos Pizza cost more than $10, which inequality represents this situation?

Back

p > 10

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What does the symbol ≥ mean?

Back

greater than or equal to

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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 equal to the other.

Front

What is the difference between < and ≤?

Back

< means less than, while ≤ means less than or equal to.

Front

How would you express 'at least 5' in inequality form?

Back

x ≥ 5

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How would you express 'no more than 20' in inequality form?

Back

y ≤ 20

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What does the inequality x > 3 mean?

Back

x is greater than 3.