Writing Inequalities

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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 do you represent 'at least' in an inequality?

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'At least' is represented by the symbol '≥'.

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How do you represent 'at most' in an inequality?

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'At most' is represented by the symbol '≤'.

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If Mike has at least $250, which inequality represents this situation?

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m ≥ 250

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Aiko wants to make more than $180 selling books at $12 each. What inequality represents the number of books she needs to sell?

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12x > 180

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Johnny earns $15 per hour and wants to earn at least $105. What inequality represents how long he needs to work?

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15h ≥ 105

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Zach can spend at most $100 on clothes. What inequality represents this situation?

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s ≤ 100

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Keith needs to earn at least $250 in 8 weeks. What inequality can be used to find how much he needs to earn each week?

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8x ≥ 250