Solving Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent a maximum speed limit in an inequality?

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You represent a maximum speed limit as 's ≤ speed limit'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Solve the inequality: x - 4 > 2

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x > 6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What does an open dot represent when graphing an inequality?

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An open dot represents that the number is not included in the solution (used for < or >).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does a closed dot represent when graphing an inequality?

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A closed dot represents that the number is included in the solution (used for ≤ or ≥).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Solve the inequality: 2x + 3 ≤ 11

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x ≤ 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality: -5 + x < -2?

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x < 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality: 3x - 1 ≥ 5?

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Add 1 to both sides: 3x ≥ 6, then divide by 3: x ≥ 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B