Inequalities Vocabulary

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at least

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≥ (greater than or equal to) - This means the value must be equal to or greater than a specified number.

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at most

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≤ (less than or equal to) - This means the value must be equal to or less than a specified number.

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minimum

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≥ (greater than or equal to) - The smallest value in a set or the lowest limit.

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less than or equal to

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≤ (less than or equal to) - Indicates that a value is either less than or exactly equal to another value.

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maximum

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≤ (less than or equal to) - The largest value in a set or the highest limit.

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greater than

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> (greater than) - Indicates that one value is larger than another.

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less than

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< (less than) - Indicates that one value is smaller than another.

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inequality

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A mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that they are not equal.

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solution of an inequality

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

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compound inequality

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