Solving Inequalities

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Objective

I can solve one-step inequalities and graph the solutions on a number line.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

5 questions

1

Solve the inequality 5x - 2 < 8 and graph the solution on a number line.

2

Explain how the inequality sign changes when dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number. Provide an example to illustrate your explanation.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve the inequality 3x - 5 > 4 and graph the solution on a number line. Solve the inequality 2x + 1 ≤ 7 and graph the solution on a number line.

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