Translating Inequalities

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What does the inequality s > 90 represent in the context of earning an 'A' on a report card?

Back

It means that a student needs a score greater than 90 to earn an 'A'.

Front

Translate the phrase: 'The capacity of the elevator is 2000 pounds.'

Back

x ≤ 2000

Front

What does the inequality t - 8 > 29 mean?

Back

It means that when 8 is subtracted from t, the result is greater than 29.

Front

Translate the phrase: 'You will need to sell at least 200 tickets for the dance.'

Back

x ≥ 200

Front

What does the statement 'The school bus can fit up to 70 kids' translate to in inequality form?

Back

x ≤ 70

Front

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

Back

'Greater than' (>) means not including the number, while 'greater than or equal to' (≥) includes the number.

Front

If a score must be less than 50 to fail, how would you express this in inequality form?

Back

s < 50

Front

What does the inequality x < 100 signify?

Back

It signifies that x can take any value less than 100.

Front

Translate the phrase: 'The temperature must not exceed 32 degrees.'

Back

t ≤ 32

Front

What does the inequality x > 0 represent?

Back

It represents that x must be a positive number.