Inequalities: Symbols and Graphing on a Number Line

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What does the symbol < mean?

Back

It means 'less than'.

Front

What does the symbol > mean?

Back

It means 'greater than'.

Front

What does the symbol ≤ mean?

Back

It means 'less than or equal to'.

Front

What does the symbol ≥ mean?

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'.

Front

When graphing the inequality b < 6, what type of circle is used?

Back

An open circle.

Front

When graphing the inequality r < -12.97, what type of circle is used?

Back

A closed circle.

Front

Which graph represents the inequality p < 2?

Back

Graph D.

Front

What is the purpose of using an open circle in graphing inequalities?

Back

It indicates that the number is not included in the solution.

Front

What is the purpose of using a closed circle in graphing inequalities?

Back

It indicates that the number is included in the solution.

Front

How do you represent the inequality x ≥ 5 on a number line?

Back

Draw a closed circle at 5 and shade to the right.