Inequalities - Check What You Know

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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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How would you represent the statement 'You must donate at least $5 to get a free popcorn' in inequality form?

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x ≥ 5

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How would you represent the statement 'Mrs. Bailey graded more than 5 papers with no name on them' in inequality form?

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x > 5

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If a graph shows a line with an open circle at 5 and shading to the left, what inequality does it represent?

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x < 5

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If a graph shows a line with a closed circle at 5 and shading to the left, what inequality does it represent?

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x ≤ 5

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How would you represent the statement 'At least 5 students wore jeans on jeans day' in inequality form?

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x ≥ 5

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What is the difference between '>' and '≥'?

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'>' means greater than, while '≥' means greater than or equal to.

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What is the difference between '<' and '≤'?

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'<' means less than, while '≤' means less than or equal to.