Module 6 Inequalities Flashcard

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What happens to the inequality symbol when you multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number?

Back

The inequality symbol must be reversed for the inequality to remain true.

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What is the Addition Property of Inequality?

Back

If you add the same number to each side of an inequality, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the Subtraction Property of Inequality?

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If you subtract the same number from each side of an inequality, the inequality remains true.

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What is an inequality?

Back

An open sentence that uses >, <, ≥, or ≤ to compare two quantities.

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What is the Division Property of Inequality?

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If you divide each side of an inequality by the same nonzero number, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the Multiplication Property of Inequality?

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When you multiply each side of an inequality by a positive number, the inequality remains true.

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What is the effect of multiplying both sides of an inequality by a positive number?

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The inequality remains true; the symbol does not change.

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Provide an example of an inequality.

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x + 3 > 5

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

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in an inequality?

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It means 'less than or equal to'.