Graphing Inequality Symbols

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What does the symbol '>' mean in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It indicates that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either larger than or equal to the value on the right.

Front

What does the symbol '≤' mean in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either smaller than or equal to the value on the right.

Front

How do you represent the inequality b ≤ –2 on a number line?

Back

You would draw a number line, place a closed circle on -2, and shade to the left to indicate all numbers less than or equal to -2.

Front

How do you represent the inequality b > –2 on a number line?

Back

You would draw a number line, place an open circle on -2, and shade to the right to indicate all numbers greater than -2.

Front

What type of circle is used for the inequality x < 3?

Back

An open circle is used for the inequality x < 3.

Front

What type of circle is used for the inequality a ≥ 11?

Back

A closed circle is used for the inequality a ≥ 11.

Front

If x < 8, what are two possible values for x?

Back

Two possible values for x could be 1 and 6.

Front

If a > 11, what does this mean on a number line?

Back

It means you would place an open circle on 11 and shade to the right, indicating all numbers greater than 11.