Equations and Inequalities

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What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Solve for a: 5(a + 6) = ?

Back

5a + 30

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What does the symbol ≤ mean in inequalities?

Back

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

Front

Solve the inequality: x/4 ≤ 8. What is x?

Back

x ≤ 32

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What does the symbol ≥ mean in inequalities?

Back

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

Front

Solve the inequality: k/2 ≥ 8. What is k?

Back

k ≥ 16

Front

When graphing inequalities, what type of dot is used for ≤ and ≥?

Back

A closed dot is used for ≤ and ≥.

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Solve for x: x/5 - 13 = 20. What is x?

Back

x = 165

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

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

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater or less than another.