Solving One Step Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either greater than or equal to a specified number.

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Write an inequality for the statement: You must be at least 48 inches tall to ride the bumper cars.

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h ≥ 48

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either less than or equal to a specified number.

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Solve the inequality: x + 5 > 7

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x > 2

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Write an inequality for the statement: Swim practice will be no more than 35 laps.

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p ≤ 35

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Solve the inequality: r - 14 ≥ 17

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r ≥ 31

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < 5?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than 5.

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How do you isolate a variable in an inequality?

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To isolate a variable, perform the same operations on both sides of the inequality, just like in equations.

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

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The inequality sign flips when you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number.