Inequalities Activities

Introduction
In maths, inequalities tell us how big numbers are when compared to each other.[br][br]You may use the applet below to help you with the following questions:
Question 1)
Which of the following numbers are less than 9?
Question 2)
Which of the following numbers are greater than -3?
Question 3)
Describe in words how to find all numbers [math]<[/math] 6 on the number line.
Question 4)
i) Describe in words how to find all numbers [math]\ge[/math] -2 on the number line.[br][br]ii) How is this different to finding all numbers [math]>[/math] -2

Temperature Change Activity

Introduction
Temperatures are one of the major areas in which you will find negative numbers.[br][br]You may use the applet below to help you to complete the following questions.
Question 1) a.
Identify the town with the highest temperature from the following:
Question 1) b.
Identify the town with the lowest temperature from the following:
Question 1) c.
Leek has a temperature of -8°C. Randalstown is 10°C cooler than Leek.[br]What is the temperature in Randalstown
Question 2) a.
One one day, Boston has a maximum temperature of 13°C and a minimum temperature of -2°C.[br][br]What is the difference between these temperatures?
Question 2) b.
On one day, Anchorage has a maximum temperature of -5°C and a minimum temperature of -12°C.[br][br]What is the difference between these temperatures?

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