In previous lessons, you solved one-step equations, or equalities. Solving inequalities is similar to solving equations. Before solving the inequalities, you will write inequalities that represent a real-world problem. After learning how to write the inequalities, you will solve and graph the inequality on a number line.

Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required. The definitions of different inequalities and the symbols used for each one are shown in the review below. Click on the square to review each symbol.