Linear Equations and Inequalities

🔹 What Is It?

A linear equation shows that two things are equal, using a variable.
A linear inequality shows when one side is greater than or less than the other.

🧩 Clue to Remember

Equations use equal signs (like x + 3 = 7).
Inequalities use symbols like >, <, ≥, or ≤.

🔹 Example

• Equation: x + 5 = 12
  
  

• Inequality: y < 6
  
  

💡 Why It Matters

These help us solve real-world problems like speed, price, or comparing quantities.