Are equations and inequalities solved the same way?

Equations and inequalities are solved using similar principles, such as isolating the variable. However, there are key differences: when solving inequalities, one must consider the direction of the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number, which reverses the sign. Additionally, the solution set for inequalities often includes a range of values (expressed in interval notation), while equations typically yield specific values. Thus, while the techniques overlap, the treatment of results differs.