Solving 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 symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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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 or equal to'.

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How do you solve the inequality x + 3 < 7?

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x < 4.

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What is the solution to the inequality 2x > 6?

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x > 3.

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What does the number line represent in inequalities?

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A number line visually represents the solution set of an inequality.

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How do you graph the inequality x ≤ 4 on a number line?

Back

Draw a closed circle on 4 and shade to the left.

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What is the solution to the inequality -3x < 9?

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x > -3.

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What does the inequality x > -2 mean?

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x can be any number greater than -2.

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How do you solve the inequality 5 - x ≥ 2?

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x ≤ 3.