How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an AND Compound Inequality?

How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an AND Compound Inequality?

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Word problems allow you to see math in action! This tutorial deals with turning a word problem into a compound inequality and solving that compound inequality to get the answer. Learn how in this tutorial!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • inequality
  • solve
  • verbal
  • and compound inequality
  • define variables
  • isolate variable
  • variable
  • 2 inequalities
  • and inequalities

Background Tutorials

  • Evaluating Expressions

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      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

      • What's the Order of Operations?What's the Order of Operations?

      What's the Order of Operations?

      Check out this tutorial where you'll see exactly what order you need to follow when you simplify expressions. You'll also see what happens when you don't follow these rules, and you'll find out why order of operations is so important!

  • Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

      • How Do You Write Inequalities in Set Builder Notation?How Do You Write Inequalities in Set Builder Notation?

      How Do You Write Inequalities in Set Builder Notation?

      Need some extra practice converting solution phrases into set builder notation? This tutorial was made for you! Follow along as this tutorial shows you how to dissect each phrase and turn it into a solution in set builder notation.

  • Compound Inequalities

      • What's a Compound Inequality?What's a Compound Inequality?

      What's a Compound Inequality?

      Wondering what a compound inequality is? Then check out this tutorial! You'll learn the definition for a compound inequality and also see how it can be written in set builder notation. Take a look!

  • Solving Inequalities by Dividing

      • How Do You Solve an Inequality by Dividing by a Positive Number?How Do You Solve an Inequality by Dividing by a Positive Number?

      How Do You Solve an Inequality by Dividing by a Positive Number?

      Solving an inequality for a variable? Just perform the order of operations in reverse! Don't forget that if you multiply or divide by a negative number, you MUST flip the sign of the inequality! That's one of the big differences between solving equalities and solving inequalities.

      • What's the Division Property of Inequality?What's the Division Property of Inequality?

      What's the Division Property of Inequality?

      Ever wondered what rules you're allowed to follow when you're working with inequalities? Well, one of those rules is called the division property of inequality, and it basically says that if you divide one side of an inequality by a number, you can divide the other side of the inequality by the same number. However, you have to be very careful about the direction of the inequality! Watch the tutorial to see how this looks in terms of algebra!

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