Solving 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 like >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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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 14 > y - 10?

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Add 10 to both sides to get 24 > y, or y < 24.

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How do you solve the inequality x - 4 ≤ 6?

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Add 4 to both sides to get x ≤ 10.

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What does 'at least' mean in terms of inequalities?

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'At least' means the value is greater than or equal to a certain number, represented by ≥.

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Write an inequality for: You must be at least 48 inches tall to ride the bumper cars.

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h ≥ 48.

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What is the solution to the inequality z ≤ 9?

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The solution means z can be any number less than or equal to 9.