writing inequalities from graphs

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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, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

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How do you write an inequality from a graph with a solid line?

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If the graph has a solid line, the inequality includes 'greater than or equal to' (≥) or 'less than or equal to' (≤).

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How do you write an inequality from a graph with a dashed line?

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If the graph has a dashed line, the inequality uses 'greater than' (>) or 'less than' (<) without equality.

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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How do you determine the slope from a graph?

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The slope is determined by the rise over run, which is the change in y divided by the change in x between two points on the line.

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What does it mean if a graph is shaded above the line?

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If the graph is shaded above the line, it indicates that the inequality is 'greater than' (>) or 'greater than or equal to' (≥).