Unit 2B - Inequalities - Retake

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 1 means x is greater than 1.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 1 means x is less than 1.

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 1 means x is greater than or equal to 1.

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 1 means x is less than or equal to 1.

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How do you solve the inequality 9x - 3 > 6?

Back

To solve, add 3 to both sides: 9x > 9. Then divide by 9: x > 1.

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What is the solution to the inequality n + 1 ≤ 7?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides: n ≤ 6.

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If Lucas has $50 and buys packs of chips for $7 each and a case of soda for $8, how do you represent this situation with an inequality?

Back

The inequality is 7x + 8 ≤ 50, where x is the number of packs of chips.

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What is the maximum number of packs of chips Lucas can buy if he has $50?

Back

He can buy a maximum of 6 packs of chips.

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Translate the sentence 'Eight subtracted from t is greater than 29' into an inequality.

Back

The inequality is t - 8 > 29.