Inequalities: key words

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

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It means the value is greater than or equal to a certain number. For example, 'At least 50 dollars' translates to x ≥ 50.

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What does 'Less than' indicate in an inequality?

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It indicates that the value is smaller than a certain number. For example, 'Less than 2500 calories' translates to x < 2500.

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What does 'Greater than' signify in inequalities?

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It signifies that the value is more than a certain number. For example, 'Greater than 30 questions' translates to x > 30.

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What does 'Below' mean in the context of inequalities?

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It means the value is less than a certain number. For example, 'Below 52 dollars' translates to x < 52.

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What does 'Above' indicate in inequalities?

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It indicates that the value is greater than a certain number. For example, 'Above 400 feet' translates to x > 400.

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What is the inequality for 'At most' 100?

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x ≤ 100.

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What does 'No more than' mean in inequalities?

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It means the value is less than or equal to a certain number. For example, 'No more than 200 items' translates to x ≤ 200.

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What does 'More than' signify in inequalities?

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It signifies that the value is greater than a certain number. For example, 'More than 15 students' translates to x > 15.

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What does 'Fewer than' indicate in inequalities?

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It indicates that the value is less than a certain number. For example, 'Fewer than 30 books' translates to x < 30.

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What does 'Exactly' mean in terms of inequalities?

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It means the value is equal to a certain number. For example, 'Exactly 50 dollars' translates to x = 50.