Intro to Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality 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 graph the inequality x ≥ 5?

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To graph x ≥ 5, draw a solid dot on 5 and shade to the right.

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How do you graph the inequality x < 3?

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To graph x < 3, draw an open dot on 3 and shade to the left.

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What does the inequality x > 7 represent?

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The inequality x > 7 represents all numbers greater than 7.

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If x ≤ 9, what is the highest value x can take?

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If x ≤ 9, the highest value x can take is 9.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < 4?

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The solution set for x < 4 includes all numbers less than 4.

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How do you determine the direction of the arrow when graphing x < 17?

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When graphing x < 17, the arrow points to the left.

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What is the solution set for x ≥ 16?

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The solution set for x ≥ 16 includes all numbers 16 and greater.

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