Inequalities Vocabulary

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maximum

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≤ (less than or equal to) - Indicates the highest value that a variable can take.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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less than or equal to

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≤ - A symbol used to show that one quantity is smaller than or equal to another.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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no less than

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≥ (greater than or equal to) - Indicates the lowest value that a variable can take.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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does not exceed

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≤ - A phrase indicating that a value is not greater than a specified limit.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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at least

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≥ - A phrase indicating that a value is equal to or greater than a specified limit.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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greater than

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> - A symbol used to show that one quantity is larger than another.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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less than

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< - A symbol used to show that one quantity is smaller than another.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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inequality

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A mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that they are not equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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solution of an inequality

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A value or set of values that makes the inequality true.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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compound inequality

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An inequality that combines two or more inequalities, often using 'and' or 'or'.