A mathematical statement that shows the relationship between two expressions where one expression can be greater than or less than the other expression. An inequality is written by using an inequality sign (>, <, ≤, ≥, ≠).

compound inequality	A statement including two inequality statements joined either by the word “or” or “and.” For example, 2x − 3 < 5 and x + 14 > 11.
inequality	A mathematical statement that shows the relationship between two expressions where one expression can be greater than or less than the other expression. An inequality is written by using an inequality sign (>, <, ≤, ≥, ≠).