Write 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, or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either less than or equal to the value on the right.

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Write an inequality for: 'You must be at least 18 years of age to vote.'

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b ≥ 18

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Write an inequality for: 'The number of quarters in the jar is less than 75.'

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n < 75

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Write an inequality for: 'The occupancy of the room must be less than 437 people.'

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p < 437

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Write an inequality for: 'Phil wants an A on his math test. He needs at least a 90%.'

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x ≥ 90

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Write an inequality for: 'The length of a fish must be at least 10 inches to keep it.'

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f ≥ 10

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What is the difference between '>' and '≥'?

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'>' means 'greater than' (not including the value), while '≥' means 'greater than or equal to' (including the value).

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What is the difference between '<' and '≤'?

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'<' means 'less than' (not including the value), while '≤' means 'less than or equal to' (including the value).