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 > (greater than), < (less than), ≥ (greater than or equal to), and ≤ (less than or equal to).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '>' mean in inequalities?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 4 means x is any number greater than 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean in inequalities?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is any number less than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 9?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality 12 > x + 6?

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Subtract 6 from both sides: 6 > x, or x < 6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality x - 2 > 4?

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Add 2 to both sides: x > 6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 < 6?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x < 1.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality a - 17 > -16?

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Add 17 to both sides: a > 1.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution set for the inequality x > 4?

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The solution set includes all real numbers greater than 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < 1?

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The solution set includes all real numbers less than 1.