Intro to Inequalities

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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 does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

Front

How do you represent 'more than 100' in inequality form?

Back

x > 100

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How do you represent 'at least 15' in inequality form?

Back

x ≥ 15

Front

When graphing x < 17, which direction does the arrow point?

Back

The arrow points to the left.

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When graphing x ≥ 5, what type of circle is used?

Back

A closed circle is used.

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When graphing x < 5, what type of circle is used?

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An open circle is used.