Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as > (greater than), < (less than), ≥ (greater than or equal to), and ≤ (less than or equal to).

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Solve the inequality: c - 2 > 7. What is the value of c?

Back

c > 9, so c can be any number greater than 9.

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Is 21 > 7y true when y = 3?

Back

No, because 21 > 21 is false.

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Is 35 < 5m true when m = 7?

Back

No, because 35 < 35 is false.

Front

Solve the inequality: 2 + w < 9. What is the value of w?

Back

w < 7, so w can be any number less than 7.

Front

Solve the inequality: 3 + k < 10. What is the value of k?

Back

k < 7, so k can be any number less than 7.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in inequalities?

Back

'>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in inequalities?

Back

'<'' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in inequalities?

Back

'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in inequalities?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.