Solving One-Variable Inequalities

Miss Pierce introduces solving inequalities with one variable, explaining key concepts such as the nature of inequalities, how they differ from equations, and the importance of flipping the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number. She provides examples to illustrate solving inequalities and determining the smallest integer in a solution set.

What does an inequality in mathematics compare?

• Graphs

• Equations

• Quantities

• Functions

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How many solutions can an inequality like 'x > 5' have?

• Two

• None

• Infinitely many

• One

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What happens to the inequality symbol when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

• It disappears

• It changes direction

• It becomes an equation symbol

• It remains the same

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Which side of the inequality should the variable be written on?

• Right side

• Left side

• Either side

• On top

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

• Not equal to

• Equal to

• Greater than

• Less than

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In the process of solving inequalities, what is the first step according to the example given?

• Subtract the constant

• Divide by the coefficient

• Combine like terms

• Simplify the expression

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What must be done after combining like terms in an inequality?

• Add the constant

• Subtract the constant

• Divide by the coefficient

• Multiply by the coefficient

What is the smallest possible integer solution for the inequality '3x + 9 ≤ 5x - 10' after solving?

• 9

• 10

• 12

• 11

Why is it important to flip the inequality symbol when dividing by a negative number?

• To simplify the inequality

• To make it look better

• To follow mathematical rules

• To confuse the students

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What does the inequality symbol '<=' mean?

• Less than

• Greater than

• Less than or equal to

• Greater than or equal to

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