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 inequality signs such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either less than or equal to the value on the right.

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How do you solve the inequality 12 ≥ 6w?

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Divide both sides by 6: 2 ≥ w or w ≤ 2.

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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The inequality sign must be flipped or reversed.

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Solve the inequality: r - 14 ≥ 17.

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Add 14 to both sides: r ≥ 31.

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What is the solution to the inequality 30 + n ≥ 50?

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Subtract 30 from both sides: n ≥ 20.

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Solve the inequality: 24 ≤ h + 15.

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Subtract 15 from both sides: h ≥ 9.

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What is the first step in solving an inequality?

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Identify the inequality and isolate the variable by performing inverse operations.

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What does it mean to graph an inequality?

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Graphing an inequality means to represent the solution set on a number line, using an open or closed dot to indicate whether the endpoint is included.