Graphing & Translating 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 such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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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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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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Write an inequality for the maximum speed limit of 55 mph.

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s ≤ 55

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If a graph shows a closed circle at 11 and a line extending to the right, what is the inequality?

Back

a ≥ 11

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If a graph shows an open circle at -2 and a line extending to the left, what is the inequality?

Back

b < -2

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What inequality does the number line graph with a closed circle at 5 and a line extending to the right represent?

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x ≥ 5

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To order from the kids menu, a person must be no more than 12 years old. Write the inequality.

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x ≤ 12

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What does the inequality 'x > 5' represent on a number line?

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It represents all numbers greater than 5, with an open circle at 5.

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What does the inequality 'b ≤ -2' represent on a number line?

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It represents all numbers less than or equal to -2, with a closed circle at -2.