SOLVING ONE-STEP INEQUALTIES

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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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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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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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When solving an inequality, what happens if you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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You must flip the inequality sign.

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Solve the inequality: 3n < 12. What is n?

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n < 4.

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Solve the inequality: -5x ≥ 20. What is x?

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x ≤ -4.

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If 8y < -40, what is y?

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y < -5.

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True or False: When adding a positive number to both sides of an inequality, the sign flips.

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False.