Linear Inequality Word Problems

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What is a linear inequality?

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A linear inequality is a mathematical statement that compares a linear expression to a value using inequality symbols (>, <, ≥, ≤) instead of an equal sign.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

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

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you write an inequality for 'more than 36'?

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The inequality is s > 36.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you write an inequality for 'at least 240'?

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The inequality is x + 2y ≥ 240.

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How do you write an inequality for 'no more than 12 years old'?

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The inequality is x ≤ 12.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the standard form of a linear inequality?

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The standard form of a linear inequality is Ax + By > C, Ax + By < C, Ax + By ≥ C, or Ax + By ≤ C, where A, B, and C are constants.

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What is the first step in solving a linear inequality?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8