Writing Inequalities

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

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

Front

What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

Front

What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

Front

How do you graph the inequality r ≥ -6?

Back

Draw a number line, place a closed circle on -6, and shade to the right.

Front

How do you graph the inequality k < 3?

Back

Draw a number line, place an open circle on 3, and shade to the left.

Front

If m > 17, which of the following is a possible value for m? 12, 10, 23, 7

Back

23 is a possible value for m.

Front

What inequality does the number line graph with an open circle at -4 and shading to the left represent?

Back

x < -4.

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

'>' means 'greater than'.

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

'<' means 'less than'.

Front

How do you represent the inequality -2 ≥ n on a number line?

Back

Draw a number line, place a closed circle on -2, and shade to the left.