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, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 7?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 2.

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How do you solve the inequality 26 < f + 32?

Back

Subtract 32 from both sides: f > -6.

Front

What type of dot is used when graphing x < 5?

Back

An open dot is used when graphing inequalities with '<' or '>'.

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What type of dot is used when graphing x ≤ 5?

Back

A closed dot is used when graphing inequalities with '≤' or '≥'.

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Does x + 5 > 21 hold true when x = 15?

Back

No, it does not hold true because 15 + 5 = 20, which is not greater than 21.