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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 it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the solution to the inequality 3z = 27?

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z = 9.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the inequality 6x - 12 = 18?

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x = 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 6 = 20?

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x = 7.

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If grapes are $1.60 per pound and Rosie paid $1.92, how many pounds did she buy?

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1.2 pounds.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 15 = 20?

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x = 35.

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

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.