Solving Equations and 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 not equal to the other. Examples include <, >, ≤, and ≥.

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Write an inequality for the situation: The distance, d, is at least 110 miles.

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Write an inequality for the situation: The number of students the bus holds, s, is less than 40.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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Write an equation for the pattern: If b is the number of bubbles blown and m is the minutes, what is the equation if b = 12(m)?

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What is the solution to the equation y = x - 6 when x = 18?

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The solution is y = 12.

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Write the inequality that the graph represents: f is at least 5.

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater than or less than another.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.