One step inequalities

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What is an inequality?

Back

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 '>' mean in inequalities?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in inequalities?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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How do you solve the inequality 12 + k > 20?

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Subtract 12 from both sides: k > 8.

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How do you solve the inequality 2x - 3 > 7?

Back

Add 3 to both sides: 2x > 10, then divide by 2: x > 5.

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How do you solve the inequality -4 + y < -8?

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Add 4 to both sides: y < -4.

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How do you solve the inequality 5m + 10 < 35?

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Subtract 10 from both sides: 5m < 25, then divide by 5: m < 5.

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 2.

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What is the solution set for the inequality k > 8?

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The solution set includes all numbers greater than 8.

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What is the solution set for the inequality y < -4?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than -4.