Solving One Step Inequalities

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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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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all the values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the solution to the inequality 8x < 48?

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x < 6

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How do you isolate a variable in an inequality?

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To isolate a variable, perform the same operations on both sides of the inequality, just like in equations, but remember to reverse the inequality sign if you multiply or divide by a negative number.

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What is the solution to the inequality y + 8 ≤ -15?

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y ≤ -23

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What is the solution to the inequality x - 7 > -12?

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x > -5

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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

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What is the solution to the inequality r - 14 ≥ 17?

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r ≥ 31

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.