12/5 ACE Pre Algebra Inequalities

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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

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

Subtract 14 from both sides: -4x ≤ 40. Then divide by -4 (remember to flip the inequality): x ≥ -10.

Add 1 to both sides: -9a < 27. Then divide by -9 (flip the inequality): a > -3.

Add 9 to both sides: 2k ≤ -10. Then divide by 2: k ≤ -5.

Graphing an inequality means to represent the solution set on a number line, using an open or closed circle to indicate whether the endpoint is included.

Add 1 to both sides: 7n > 77. Then divide by 7: n > 11.

It represents that -3y + 2 is less than 11, which can be solved to find the range of values for y.

To isolate a variable, perform the same operations on both sides of the inequality, keeping in mind to flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.