Inequalities Word Problems

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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How do you represent 'at least' in an inequality?

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'At least' is represented by the symbol ≥.

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How do you represent 'no more than' in an inequality?

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'No more than' is represented by the symbol ≤.

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Write an inequality for: 'The car ride will take at least 20 minutes.'

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r ≥ 20

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Write an inequality for: 'The elevator has a weight limit of 800 pounds.'

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25p + 160 ≤ 800

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What does the inequality m > 41 represent?

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It represents that Mary’s points, m, totaled more than 41.

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Write an inequality for: 'Erin can read at least 80 words per minute.'

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x ≥ 80

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What is the solution to the inequality 5.1 + 2.5y ≤ 60?

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y ≤ 21.96 (approximately 22 years)

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How do you solve the inequality 25p + 160 < 800 for p?

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p < 25.6 (approximately 25 packages)

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What does the symbol < mean in an inequality?

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'<' means 'less than'.