Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 5 means x is less than 5.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is greater than 5.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 5 means x is less than or equal to 5.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 5 means x is greater than or equal to 5.

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How do you represent 'more than 8' in an inequality?

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You represent 'more than 8' as x > 8.

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How do you represent 'fewer than 20' in an inequality?

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You represent 'fewer than 20' as x < 20.

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What type of dot is used when graphing x ≤ 5?

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A CLOSED dot is used when graphing x ≤ 5.

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What type of dot is used when graphing x < 5?

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An OPEN dot is used when graphing x < 5.

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If a student needs at least 60% to pass, how is this represented in an inequality?

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This is represented as x ≥ 60.