One and Two Step Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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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 '>' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

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

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How do you solve the inequality 4x + 1 > 13?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to get 4x > 12, then divide by 4 to find x > 3.

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What is the solution to the inequality s - 10 ≤ 1?

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Add 10 to both sides to get s ≤ 11.

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When graphing the inequality x < 5, what type of dot is used?

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An open dot is used when graphing x < 5.

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When graphing the inequality x ≥ 3, what type of dot is used?

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A closed dot is used when graphing x ≥ 3.

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What is the solution to the inequality y < 66?

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The solution is all values of y that are less than 66.