INEQUALITIES (P.3)

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality: 4x + 1 ≥ 9?

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Subtract 1 from both sides: 4x ≥ 8. Then divide by 4: x ≥ 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does an open circle on a number line represent?

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An open circle represents that the number is not included in the solution (e.g., x < 3).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does a closed circle on a number line represent?

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A closed circle represents that the number is included in the solution (e.g., x ≥ -5).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Solve the inequality: 2y + 7 > 13.

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Subtract 7 from both sides: 2y > 6. Then divide by 2: y > 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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When graphing the inequality b < 6, what type of circle is used?

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An open circle is used when graphing b < 6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < 3?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution set for the inequality x ≥ -5?

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The solution set includes -5 and all numbers greater than -5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8