Understanding Compound Inequalities
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A compound inequality (or combined inequality) is two or more inequalities joined together with 'or' or 'and'.
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Quick Quiz
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Beginner
Which statement is always true for every value of x that satisfies $-1 \leq x < 2$?
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Intermediate
Teenager Scenario
A teenager is allowed to watch TV if it's past 5 PM but before 10 PM. If T represents the time, write a compound inequality that represents this situation.
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Intermediate
Think About This
Write a compound inequality to represent all numbers x that are greater than or equal to -2 and less than or equal to 3.
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Advanced
Which of the following is the solution for the compound inequality $-2 < x + 3 \leq 7$?
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