Final Exam - Equations and Inequalities

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Solve for y: 2y + 7 = 11

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y = 2

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Solve for x: 10x + 9 = 4x - 9

Back

x = -3

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When graphing an inequality, which symbols use a closed dot?

Back

≤, ≥

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Solve the inequality: x + 8 < 3 or -8x < -40

Back

x < -5 or x > 5

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Solve the equation: 12x - 15 = 3(2x + 3)

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x = 4

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What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is an inequality?

Back

A mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

Finding the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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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 or less than another.

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What is the solution set of an inequality?

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The set of all values that satisfy the inequality.