Understanding Inequalities

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Inequality

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A mathematical statement comparing two expressions using <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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x < 5

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x is less than 5.

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x ≤ 7

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x is less than or equal to 7.

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Graphing x > 3

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Open circle at 3, shade right.

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Graphing x ≥ -2

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Closed circle at -2, shade right.

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Word Problem: "At least 5 apples"

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x ≥ 5

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Word Problem: "No more than 20 students"

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x ≤ 20

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Inequality Symbol: <

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Less than

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Inequality Symbol: >

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Greater than

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Inequality Symbol: ≤

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Less than or equal to