Inequalities Test

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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 '>' represent in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

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How do you represent a situation where a person has a limited amount of money?

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What is the first step in solving an inequality?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality.

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How do you graph an inequality on a number line?

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To graph an inequality, use an open circle for '<' or '>' and a closed circle for '≤' or '≥'. Shade the region that satisfies the inequality.

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What is a compound inequality?

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How do you solve a compound inequality?

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To solve a compound inequality, solve each part separately and find the intersection of the solutions.