Inequalities Review - 8th

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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 <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

Tags

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'.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

Back

The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

Tags

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'.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality -2(x + 2) < 14?

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First, distribute: -2x - 4 < 14. Then add 4: -2x < 18. Finally, divide by -2 (remember to flip the inequality): x > -9.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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When graphing the inequality 5 ≥ x, what type of dot is used?

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A closed dot is used because the inequality includes 'greater than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What type of dot is used for the inequality x < 3?

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An open dot is used because the inequality does not include '3'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If 6 > x, what can we say about the value of x?

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x must be less than 6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

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The solution set includes all numbers less than or equal to 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8