how do you solve an equation with an equal sign with a slash through the middle

Question

What type of equation uses the equal sign with a slash through it and how do you solve it?

Answer 1

The equal sign with a slash through it means "not equal to."

2 + 7 ≠ 10    Two plus seven is not equal to ten.

As for how to solve the equation, it depends on what the equation is, what it represents.

Answer 2

Let me add to that. If you have the following:

x + 10 ≠ 37

the answer would be    x < 27, x > 27

because 27 + 10 does equal 37, therefore any number EXCEPT 27 satisfies the problem