Graphing Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality 6 > x mean?

Back

x is any number less than 6.

Front

Which inequality is represented by the graph with an open dot at 9?

Back

c < 9.

Front

What inequality does a closed dot at 11 represent?

Back

a ≥ 11.

Front

When graphing an inequality, which symbols use an open dot?

Back

< and >.

Front

What inequality does the number line graph with an open dot at 4 represent?

Back

x < 4.

Front

What is the difference between < and ≤ in inequalities?

Back

< means 'less than' and does not include the number, while ≤ means 'less than or equal to' and includes the number.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x > 3?

Back

Draw a number line, place an open dot at 3, and shade to the right.

Front

What does the inequality c ≥ 5 mean?

Back

c is any number greater than or equal to 5.

Front

How do you represent the inequality a ≤ 7 on a number line?

Back

Draw a number line, place a closed dot at 7, and shade to the left.

Front

What does the inequality x ≤ 2 indicate about x?

Back

x can be any number that is 2 or less.