Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either greater than or equal to another value.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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'>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that one value is larger than another.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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'<' means 'less than'. It indicates that one value is smaller than another.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either less than or equal to another value.

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If x ≥ 15, what does this tell us about x?

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x is either 15 or any number greater than 15.

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Solve the inequality: x - 4 < 8

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x < 12.

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Solve the inequality: 2x > 12

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x > 6.

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What is the solution to the inequality m - 5 > 10?

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m > 15.

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How do you graph the inequality x < 5?

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Draw a number line, place an open circle on 5, and shade to the left.