Translating Inequalities from Words

Front

What happens to an inequality symbol when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

Back

You flip the inequality symbol.

Front

How do you express the maximum score of 95 points in an inequality?

Back

p ≤ 95

Front

Translate the sentence: 'Seven subtracted from n is greater than or equal to 18.'

Back

n - 7 ≥ 18

Front

What inequality represents the requirement to be at least 18 years old to join the military?

Back

x ≥ 18

Front

If you have a 60-minute free trial of a game, and it takes 5 minutes to set up and 7 minutes to play each level, how do you express the maximum number of levels you can play?

Back

7x + 5 ≤ 60

Front

What is the general form of an inequality?

Back

An inequality compares two expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

Front

What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'.

Front

What does the symbol '≤' indicate in an inequality?

Back

It means 'less than or equal to'.

Front

How do you translate the phrase 'more than' into an inequality?

Back

Use the '>' symbol.

Front

How do you translate the phrase 'less than' into an inequality?

Back

Use the '<' symbol.