Inequalities Flashcards
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Solve: x + 5 > 9
Answer: x > 4
Subtract 5 from both sides to get x > 4.
When must you flip the inequality symbol while solving?
Answer: When multiplying or dividing by a negative number
Multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number reverses the inequality direction.
Solve: 3x ≤ 12
Answer: x ≤ 4
Divide both sides by 3 to get x ≤ 4.
How is x > 3 shown on a number line?
Answer: Open circle at 3, shading right
x > 3 uses an open circle (3 not included) with shading to the right.
Solve: -2x > 8
Answer: x < -4
Divide both sides by -2 and flip the inequality: x < -4.
Which inequality represents 'at least 5'?
Answer: x ≥ 5
'At least 5' means 5 or more, which is x ≥ 5.