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 using symbols such as >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is greater than 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is less than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 12 > x + 6?

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Subtract 6 from both sides: 12 - 6 > x, which simplifies to 6 > x or x < 6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality a - 17 > -16?

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Add 17 to both sides: a > 1.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 < 6?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x < 1.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality x - 2 > 4?

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Add 2 to both sides: x > 6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 9?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the difference between strict and non-strict inequalities?

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Strict inequalities use '>' or '<', while non-strict inequalities use '≥' or '≤'.

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What does it mean to graph an inequality on a number line?

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Graphing an inequality shows all the possible solutions on a number line, using an open circle for strict inequalities and a closed circle for non-strict inequalities.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8