Solving One Step Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the solution to the inequality x ≤ -24?

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The solution includes all numbers less than or equal to -24.

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How do you solve the inequality -6s < -6?

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Divide both sides by -6 and reverse the inequality sign, resulting in s > 1.

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What is the solution to the inequality y > 55?

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The solution includes all numbers greater than 55.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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'< ' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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'>' means 'greater than'.

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What is the solution to the inequality m < -52?

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The solution includes all numbers less than -52.

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How do you graph the solution of an inequality on a number line?

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Use an open circle for < or > and a closed circle for ≤ or ≥, then shade the appropriate direction.