Identifying Inequalities Flashcard

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What does the inequality x ≥ -5 mean?

Back

The inequality x ≥ -5 means that x can be any number greater than or equal to -5.

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What symbol is used for an open dot when graphing inequalities?

Back

The symbols < and > are used for an open dot.

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What does the inequality k < 3 represent on a number line?

Back

The inequality k < 3 represents all numbers less than 3, graphed with an open dot at 3.

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What does the inequality x < -4 indicate?

Back

The inequality x < -4 indicates that x can be any number less than -4.

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What does the inequality X ≤ -4 mean?

Back

The inequality X ≤ -4 means that X can be any number less than or equal to -4.

Front

What is the difference between ≤ and < in inequalities?

Back

The symbol ≤ includes the endpoint in the solution set, while < does not.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x > 2?

Back

Graph x > 2 with an open dot at 2 and shade to the right.

Front

What does the inequality x < 4 represent on a number line?

Back

The inequality x < 4 represents all numbers less than 4, graphed with an open dot at 4.

Front

What is the meaning of the inequality x ≥ 5?

Back

The inequality x ≥ 5 means that x can be any number greater than or equal to 5.

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How do you represent the inequality x ≤ 0 on a number line?

Back

Graph x ≤ 0 with a closed dot at 0 and shade to the left.