Graphing Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality x < 4 mean?

Back

It means that x can be any number less than 4.

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ 3 mean?

Back

It means that x can be 3 or any number greater than 3.

Front

When graphing x ≤ 2, which direction do you shade the number line?

Back

You shade to the left.

Front

What symbol is used for an open dot on a number line?

Back

< or >.

Front

What symbol is used for a closed dot on a number line?

Back

≤ or ≥.

Front

If x > 5, what numbers can x be?

Back

Any number greater than 5.

Front

What does the inequality 6 > x represent?

Back

It means that x can be any number less than 6.

Front

How do you represent the inequality x < -3 on a number line?

Back

You shade to the left of -3 and use an open dot at -3.

Front

What is the difference between x ≤ 2 and x < 2?

Back

x ≤ 2 includes 2, while x < 2 does not.

Front

What does the inequality x > 3 mean in terms of a number line?

Back

You shade to the right of 3 with an open dot at 3.