Solving One-Step Adding/Subtracting Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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How do you represent 'more than' in an inequality?

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'More than' is represented by the symbol '>'.

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How do you represent 'less than or equal to' in an inequality?

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'Less than or equal to' is represented by the symbol '≤'.

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What does the inequality x + 7 > 14 mean?

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It means that the value of x plus 7 is greater than 14.

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How do you solve the inequality x + 7 > 14?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to get x > 7.

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What is the first step to solve the inequality 24 ≤ h + 15?

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Subtract 15 from both sides.

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What does the solution h ≥ 9 mean?

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It means that h can be any number greater than or equal to 9.

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What does the inequality m > 41 represent in words?

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It represents that Mary’s points, m, totaled more than 41.

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How do you solve the inequality -24 + k ≤ 10?

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Add 24 to both sides to get k ≤ 34.

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What does the solution k ≤ 34 mean?

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It means that k can be any number less than or equal to 34.