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Question 329249: how do you know if a value is a solution for an inequality?
How is this different from determining if a value is a solution to an equation?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do you know if a value is a solution for an inequality?
How is this different from determining if a value is a solution to an equation?
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The process is the same for the equation and for the inequality.
Substitute the "solution" into the inequality or into the equation.
If you get a true statement the "solution" is really a solution.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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