Inequalities Symbols and line graphs
Symbols < is less than > is greater than < is less than or equal to > is greater than or equal to points to the left … try this - with left hand: make an L, then slightly “lean” hand … <
Line Graphs is greater than is less than
More line graphs is greater than or equal to is less than or equal to
Solving Inequalities Use the same steps you use to solve for a variable in an equation with an equal sign Before graphing, be sure to write the solution with the variable on the left hand side.
Practice problems 1. m – 12 > x + 23 < > y – 9 Solve each inequality, check your solution and then graph.