Two-Step Inequalities

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What is a two-step inequality?

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A two-step inequality is an inequality that requires two operations to isolate the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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When do you flip the inequality sign?

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You flip the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a negative number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Solve the inequality: -3x ≥ 12

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x ≤ -4

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Solve the inequality: -6 - 3n < -36

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n > 10

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Solve the inequality: -2x + 9 ≤ -11

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x ≥ 10

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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Solve the inequality: 22 < 6c + 4

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c > 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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Solve for u: u/7 – 1 ≤ 1

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u ≤ 14

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What does it mean if an inequality has no solution?

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It means that there are no values for the variable that can satisfy the inequality.

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What is the solution set of an inequality?

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The solution set is the set of all values that make the inequality true.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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How do you graph a two-step inequality on a number line?

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You plot the boundary point and use an open circle for < or > and a closed circle for ≤ or ≥.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8