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

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How would you express 'a number is at least 10' in inequality form?

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x ≥ 10

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How would you express 'a number is less than 5' in inequality form?

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x < 5

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If a purse costs at least $45, how would you write this as an inequality?

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d ≥ 45

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If the weather man says no less than 4 inches of snow will fall, how would you express this?

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i ≥ 4

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If Mary must read a minimum of 5 books, how is this expressed in inequality form?

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b ≥ 5

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If Bella has less than 6 apples, how would you write this as an inequality?

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a < 6

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If 86 is less than or equal to Lyla’s new time, how is this expressed?

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t ≥ 86