Inequalities Review

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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, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '<' mean in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in inequalities?

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How do you solve the inequality -8x < 48?

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To solve -8x < 48, divide both sides by -8 and reverse the inequality sign: x > -6.

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What is the solution to the inequality z ≤ 9?

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The solution to the inequality z ≤ 9 includes all values of z that are less than or equal to 9.

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If x < 3, what can you say about the value of x?

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If x < 3, then x can be any number less than 3, such as 2, 1, 0, or negative numbers.

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What is the solution to the inequality x > 12?

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The solution to the inequality x > 12 includes all values of x that are greater than 12.

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How do you represent the inequality x ≤ 7 on a number line?

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On a number line, you would draw a closed circle at 7 and shade to the left to indicate all values less than or equal to 7.