One-Step Inequalities - 1ST PD

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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, or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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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 solve the inequality 8x < 48?

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Divide both sides by 8: x < 6.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x ≥ 3?

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The solution set includes all numbers greater than or equal to 3.

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When graphing x < 3, what type of circle is used?

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An open circle is used to indicate that 3 is not included in the solution.

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What is the solution to the inequality -20y ≥ 80 when y = -4?

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The inequality is true because -20(-4) = 80, which satisfies the inequality.

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If a number line shows x > 3, how is it represented?

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An open circle at 3 and a line extending to the right.