Mastering Linear Inequalities in One Variable

Which symbol is used to represent 'greater than or equal to'?

• >

• <

• ≥

• ≤

What type of circle is used to represent 'greater than' on a graph?

• Solid circle

• Open circle

• Square

• Triangle

What is the first step in solving the inequality 2x + 5 > 13?

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

In the inequality 2x > 8, what is the value of x?

• x ≥ 4

• x = 4

• x < 4

• x > 4

What type of circle is used to represent 'less than or equal to' on a graph?

• Open circle

• Solid circle

• Square

• Triangle

What is the interval notation for the solution x ≤ 3?

• (-∞, 3]

• [3, ∞)

• (3, ∞)

• (-∞, 3)

When solving 3(x - 1) > 5(x - 3), what should you do after distributing?

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Divide both sides by 2

• Subtract 5x from both sides

• Add 3 to both sides

What happens to the inequality sign when you divide both sides by a negative number?

• It flips direction

• It becomes an equal sign

• It disappears

• It stays the same

What is the reciprocal of -1/3?

• 3

• -3

• -1/3

• 1/3

What is the interval notation for the solution x ≥ -3?

• (-∞, -3]

• [-3, ∞)

• (-3, ∞)

• [-3, ∞]