Inequalities Word Problem Key Words

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It indicates that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '<=' represent in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '<=' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either smaller than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '>=' represent in inequalities?

Back

The symbol '>=' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either larger than or equal to the value on the right.

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If a student has less than 180 days left of school, how would you express this in an inequality?

Back

You would express this as: days < 180.

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If Tyler has no more than $20 in his bank account, how would you express this in an inequality?

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You would express this as: amount <= 20.

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What does it mean if a speed limit is stated as 'less than 81 mph'?

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It means that the speed limit is set to be below 81 mph, which can be expressed as: speed < 81.

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If Haley hopes to make higher than a 90 in Math, how would you express this in an inequality?

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You would express this as: score > 90.

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What is the difference between 'less than' and 'less than or equal to'?

Back

'Less than' (<) means the value cannot be equal, while 'less than or equal to' (<=) allows for the possibility of equality.

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How would you express 'more than 50' in an inequality?

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You would express this as: value > 50.