Understanding 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 like >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How many solutions can an inequality have?

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An inequality can have infinite solutions.

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What symbols are used in inequalities?

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The symbols used in inequalities are > (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 inequality x > -1 mean?

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It means that x can be any number greater than -1.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the inequality x < -1 mean?

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It means that x can be any number less than -1.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What type of mathematical sentence uses >, <, ≥, ≤?

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Inequality.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent the solution set of z < 14 on a number line?

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You draw an open circle at 14 and shade to the left.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the graph of z < 4.4 look like?

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It shows an open circle at 4.4 with shading to the left.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality x ≤ 5?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than or equal to 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 2x + 3 < 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x < 8, then divide by 2 to find x < 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B