Algebra 1 · Inequalities

Solution Set

Algebra 1 · Inequalities

Definition

A solution set is the collection of all values that make an inequality or equation true.

Examples

  • The solution set of x > 2 is all numbers greater than 2.
  • The solution set of x <= 0 is all numbers 0 and below.

Key rule

Graph or list every value that satisfies the statement.

Memory hook

Solution set = the whole crowd of answers that work.