Do You Know Inequalities?

Symbols
Fill in each symbol.

greater than less than m>5 p < -2

greater than or equal to less than or equal to y -3 c8 10 < g -3 h

Graphing
When is the dot open? When is the dot closed?

Check correctness by plugging in a number from the shaded area into the inequality.

Solving
When solving an inequality, what causes the sign to flip?

5p 9 < 111 7

8 4c 20

2x + 8 > 5x -

After solving, place a star beside problems involving a sign flip.

h/-7 9

12y < -30

-2(x + 3) 14

Compoun d Inequaliti es
Graph each inequality on a number line. STEPS: 1) Put numbers on the number line. 2) Decide open or closed dots. 3) Shade the appropriate direction.

12 < p < 20

y < 5 or y > 9

8 p < 10

c < 10 or c 21

-8 y 0

m -2 or m 3