Solving inequalities (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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What are inequalities?
What are inequalities?
Mathematical statements using , , , to show relationships between expressions
Basic method for solving inequalities
Basic method for solving inequalities
Same steps as equations
Rule when multiply/divide by negative
Rule when multiply/divide by negative
Reverse the inequality sign
When reversing: becomes
When reversing: becomes
When reversing: becomes
When reversing: becomes
Format of inequality solutions
Format of inequality solutions
Variable alone on one side, number on other
Solutions: inequalities vs equations
Solutions: inequalities vs equations
Inequalities: many; equations: usually one
What is a double inequality?
What is a double inequality?
Two inequalities combined, e.g.,
How to solve double inequalities
How to solve double inequalities
Solve them separately
Tip: avoiding negatives in inequalities
Tip: avoiding negatives in inequalities
Add terms to both sides instead of subtracting
