Inequalities and Literal Equations Review

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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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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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

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Add 6 to both sides: x < 12.

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How do you solve the compound inequality 0 < x + 7 < 9?

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Subtract 7 from all parts: -7 < x < 2.

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What is a literal equation?

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A literal equation is an equation that involves two or more variables.

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How do you represent a range of values in an inequality?

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Use '≤' and '≥' to include endpoints, or '<' and '>' to exclude them.

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What is the solution set of the inequality c < 12?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than 12.