2/13 HR MATH 1 DELTA MATH Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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

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How do you represent the solution of an inequality on a number line?

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You use an open circle for < or > and a closed circle for ≤ or ≥, shading the appropriate side.

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What is the difference between a solid line and a dashed line in graphing inequalities?

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A solid line indicates that the points on the line are included in the solution (≤ or ≥), while a dashed line indicates they are not included (< or >).

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When graphing y < mx + b, where do you shade?

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You shade below the line.

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When graphing y ≥ mx + b, where do you shade?

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You shade above the line.

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What is a system of inequalities?

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A system of inequalities is a set of two or more inequalities with the same variables.