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 'less than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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x ≥ -6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What does the symbol < mean?

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The symbol < means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol > mean?

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The symbol > means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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When graphing inequalities, what does a closed dot represent?

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A closed dot represents that the number is included in the solution (used for ≤ and ≥).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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When graphing inequalities, what does an open dot represent?

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An open dot represents that the number is not included in the solution (used for < and >).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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k < -5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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x < -10.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B