Graphing Inequalities

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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, or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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'>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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'<' means 'less than'.

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How do you graph an inequality?

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To graph an inequality, first graph the corresponding equation as a line, then shade the area that represents the solution set.

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What is the solution set of an inequality?

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The solution set of an inequality is the set of all values that make the inequality true.

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Any point that lies on or above the line represented by the equation.

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What does it mean if a point is NOT in the solution set?

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It means that the point does not satisfy the inequality.

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What is the difference between '>' and '≥'?

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'>' means the value is strictly greater, while '≥' includes the value itself.