Write and Represent Simple Inequalities - 6th Grade Math
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Identify a value that is a solution to $x>4$: $3$, $4$, or $5$.
Identify a value that is a solution to $x>4$: $3$, $4$, or $5$.
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$5$. Only $5$ is greater than $4$; others don't satisfy the inequality.
$5$. Only $5$ is greater than $4$; others don't satisfy the inequality.
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Which symbol represents “less than” in an inequality: $<$ or $>$?
Which symbol represents “less than” in an inequality: $<$ or $>$?
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$<$. The arrow opens toward the larger value.
$<$. The arrow opens toward the larger value.
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What kind of point marks the boundary for $x>c$ or $x<c$ on a number line?
What kind of point marks the boundary for $x>c$ or $x<c$ on a number line?
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An open circle at $c$. Open circles show the boundary value is not included in the solution.
An open circle at $c$. Open circles show the boundary value is not included in the solution.
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Which symbol represents “greater than” in an inequality: $>$ or $<$?
Which symbol represents “greater than” in an inequality: $>$ or $<$?
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$>$. The arrow points toward the smaller value.
$>$. The arrow points toward the smaller value.
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What does the inequality $x<c$ mean in words?
What does the inequality $x<c$ mean in words?
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$x$ is less than $c$. The symbol $<$ means the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.
$x$ is less than $c$. The symbol $<$ means the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.
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Choose the correct number line description for $x<6$: open circle at $6$, shade left or shade right?
Choose the correct number line description for $x<6$: open circle at $6$, shade left or shade right?
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Open circle at $6$; shade left. For $<$, shade toward smaller values (left on number line).
Open circle at $6$; shade left. For $<$, shade toward smaller values (left on number line).
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What does it mean that $x>c$ has infinitely many solutions?
What does it mean that $x>c$ has infinitely many solutions?
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There are endlessly many numbers greater than $c$. Any value beyond $c$ satisfies the inequality.
There are endlessly many numbers greater than $c$. Any value beyond $c$ satisfies the inequality.
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Which inequality represents “a number is more than $7$” using $x$?
Which inequality represents “a number is more than $7$” using $x$?
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$x>7$. "More than" translates to the $>$ symbol.
$x>7$. "More than" translates to the $>$ symbol.
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Which inequality represents “a number is less than $-3$” using $x$?
Which inequality represents “a number is less than $-3$” using $x$?
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$x<-3$. "Less than" translates to the $<$ symbol with negative values.
$x<-3$. "Less than" translates to the $<$ symbol with negative values.
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Which inequality represents “temperature must be above $32$” using $t$?
Which inequality represents “temperature must be above $32$” using $t$?
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$t>32$. "Above" means greater than in mathematical terms.
$t>32$. "Above" means greater than in mathematical terms.
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Which inequality represents “the height must be under $60$ inches” using $h$?
Which inequality represents “the height must be under $60$ inches” using $h$?
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$h<60$. "Under" means less than in mathematical terms.
$h<60$. "Under" means less than in mathematical terms.
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Which inequality represents “you must be older than $13$” using $a$?
Which inequality represents “you must be older than $13$” using $a$?
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$a>13$. "Older than" means age is greater than the given value.
$a>13$. "Older than" means age is greater than the given value.
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Which inequality represents “the price must be less than $25$ dollars” using $p$?
Which inequality represents “the price must be less than $25$ dollars” using $p$?
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$p<25$. Price constraint uses $<$ for upper limit.
$p<25$. Price constraint uses $<$ for upper limit.
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Which inequality matches the solution set shown by shading left of $-1$ with an open circle at $-1$?
Which inequality matches the solution set shown by shading left of $-1$ with an open circle at $-1$?
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$x<-1$. Shading left with open circle means values less than boundary.
$x<-1$. Shading left with open circle means values less than boundary.
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What does the inequality $x>c$ mean in words?
What does the inequality $x>c$ mean in words?
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$x$ is greater than $c$. The symbol $>$ means the value on the left exceeds the value on the right.
$x$ is greater than $c$. The symbol $>$ means the value on the left exceeds the value on the right.
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Which inequality matches the solution set shown by shading right of $2$ with an open circle at $2$?
Which inequality matches the solution set shown by shading right of $2$ with an open circle at $2$?
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$x>2$. Shading right with open circle means values greater than boundary.
$x>2$. Shading right with open circle means values greater than boundary.
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Identify the correct inequality for: "At least $10$" (choose $x>10$ or $x<10$).
Identify the correct inequality for: "At least $10$" (choose $x>10$ or $x<10$).
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Neither; "at least $10$" is $x\ge 10$. "At least" includes the value, requiring $\ge$ not $>$.
Neither; "at least $10$" is $x\ge 10$. "At least" includes the value, requiring $\ge$ not $>$.
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Identify one integer that is a solution to $x<-1$.
Identify one integer that is a solution to $x<-1$.
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$-2$. Any integer below $-1$ satisfies the inequality.
$-2$. Any integer below $-1$ satisfies the inequality.
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Identify one integer that is a solution to $x>5$.
Identify one integer that is a solution to $x>5$.
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$6$. Any integer above $5$ satisfies the inequality.
$6$. Any integer above $5$ satisfies the inequality.
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Which set description matches $x<-2$: values greater than $-2$ or values less than $-2$?
Which set description matches $x<-2$: values greater than $-2$ or values less than $-2$?
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Values less than $-2$. The symbol $<$ means not reaching the given value.
Values less than $-2$. The symbol $<$ means not reaching the given value.
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Which set description matches $x>3$: values greater than $3$ or values less than $3$?
Which set description matches $x>3$: values greater than $3$ or values less than $3$?
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Values greater than $3$. The symbol $>$ means exceeding the given value.
Values greater than $3$. The symbol $>$ means exceeding the given value.
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Identify the correct inequality for: "At most $10$" (choose $x>10$ or $x<10$).
Identify the correct inequality for: "At most $10$" (choose $x>10$ or $x<10$).
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Neither; "at most $10$" is $x\le 10$. "At most" includes the value, requiring $\le$ not $<$.
Neither; "at most $10$" is $x\le 10$. "At most" includes the value, requiring $\le$ not $<$.
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What type of dot is used on a number line for $x>c$ or $x<c$ (strict inequality)?
What type of dot is used on a number line for $x>c$ or $x<c$ (strict inequality)?
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An open circle at $c$. Open circles exclude the endpoint for strict inequalities.
An open circle at $c$. Open circles exclude the endpoint for strict inequalities.
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Which inequality represents: "A number $n$ is less than $-4$"?
Which inequality represents: "A number $n$ is less than $-4$"?
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$n<-4$. Place the variable on the left with $<$ for "less than."
$n<-4$. Place the variable on the left with $<$ for "less than."
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Find whether $x=4$ is a solution to $x>4$.
Find whether $x=4$ is a solution to $x>4$.
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No, because $4$ is not greater than $4$. Strict inequality excludes the boundary value itself.
No, because $4$ is not greater than $4$. Strict inequality excludes the boundary value itself.
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