Inequalities Word Problems

Inequalities Word Problems

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Mathematics

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you represent a word problem as an inequality?

Back

Identify the quantities involved, determine the relationship between them, and express it using inequality symbols.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in solving an inequality word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the variables.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If Daniel can spend no more than $40, what does this imply about his spending?

Back

It implies that his total spending must be less than or equal to $40.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the problem about Joan, what does '5x + 10 ≥ 100' represent?

Back

It represents the total amount of money Joan will earn from babysitting (5 dollars per hour for x hours plus 10 dollars) being at least 100 dollars.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an inequality?

Back

You perform the same operations on both sides of the inequality to get the variable by itself.

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