Solving Linear Inequalities
Students solve and graph multi-step linear inequalities on a number line. They interpret the solution sets in the context of word problems.
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Students solve and graph multi-step linear inequalities on a number line. They interpret the solution sets in the context of word problems.
Key Questions
- How is solving an inequality similar to solving an equation?
- Why do we reverse the inequality symbol when multiplying or dividing by a negative number?
- How do we represent the solution set of an inequality?
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Planning templates for Algebra I
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