Graphing 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 such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you represent the inequality b < 6 on a number line?

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You would use an open circle at 6 and shade to the left.

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How do you represent the inequality b ≤ 6 on a number line?

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You would use a closed circle at 6 and shade to the left.

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What is the difference between an open circle and a closed circle on a graph?

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An open circle indicates that the number is not included (e.g., <), while a closed circle indicates that the number is included (e.g., ≤).

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Which inequality corresponds to a graph that includes the point -6?

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The inequality r ≥ -6 corresponds to a graph that includes the point -6.

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If 2 > p, what does this mean in terms of p?

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This means that p is any number less than 2.

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How would you graph the inequality x > 3?

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You would use an open circle at 3 and shade to the right.

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How would you graph the inequality x ≤ 4?

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You would use a closed circle at 4 and shade to the left.

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