2 Step Inequalities #1

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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?

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

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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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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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How do you solve the inequality 3x ≥ 12?

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To solve 3x ≥ 12, divide both sides by 3: x ≥ 4.

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When do you flip the inequality sign?

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You flip the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number.

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Match the inequality x < 5 with its graph.

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The graph shows an open circle at 5 and a line extending to the left.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x ≥ 2?

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The solution set is all numbers greater than or equal to 2.

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How would you represent the inequality 11 ≤ a on a number line?

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You would draw a closed circle at 11 and shade to the right.