One and Two 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 inequality symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 3 means x is any number greater than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 5 means x is any number less than 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 2 means x is any number greater than or equal to 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 4 means x is any number less than or equal to 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 3x < 12?

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Divide both sides by 3: x < 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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The inequality sign flips. For example, if you have -2x > 6 and divide by -2, it becomes x < -3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality -5 < x < 3?

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The solution is all numbers between -5 and 3, not including -5 and 3.

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How do you represent the inequality x + 4 > 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides: x > 6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the graphical representation of x > -4?

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A number line with an open circle at -4 and a line extending to the right.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8