Intro to Inequalities

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What does the inequality x > -4 mean?

Back

It means that x is any number greater than -4.

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Does x = -5 satisfy the inequality x > -4?

Back

No, because -5 is not greater than -4.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

Back

It represents 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

Back

It represents 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

It means 'less than or equal to'.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x ≥ 0?

Back

The solution set is {0, 1, 2, 3, 4...}.

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What does the inequality x < 12 represent?

Back

It represents all numbers less than 12.

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If x ≤ 0, what numbers are included in the solution set?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than or equal to 0.

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How would you express 'a number greater than 12' in inequality form?

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It can be expressed as x > 12.