Solving 2-Step Inequalities

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What is the opposite of multiplication?

Back

Division

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Does the sign need to flip when solving -2x ≥ 22?

Back

YES

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What would a graph look like for the solution x > 10?

Back

Open circle; shaded to the right

Front

When graphing b < 6, would you use an open circle or a filled-in/closed dot?

Back

Open circle

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Solve the inequality: -9a - 1 < 26

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a > -3

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does it mean when an inequality has a closed circle on a number line?

Back

It means that the number is included in the solution set.

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What does it mean when an inequality has an open circle on a number line?

Back

It means that the number is not included in the solution set.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an inequality?

Back

You perform the same operations on both sides of the inequality, just like in equations.

Front

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

Back

The inequality sign flips.