Inequalities - Flip or Nah

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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, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 3x > 9?

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To solve 3x > 9, divide both sides by 3 to get x > 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the first step in solving the inequality 3x + 4 - 5x > -9?

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Combine like terms to simplify the inequality: -2x + 4 > -9.

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What does it mean to 'flip' an inequality?

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To 'flip' an inequality means to reverse the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality -3x < 12?

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To solve -3x < 12, divide both sides by -3 and flip the inequality sign to get x > -4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality 5 ≥ m - 3?

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To solve 5 ≥ m - 3, add 3 to both sides to get 8 ≥ m, or m ≤ 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B