Inequalities Word Problem Key Words

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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 is smaller than the value on the right.

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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 is larger than the value on the right.

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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 is either smaller than or equal to the value on the right.

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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 is either larger than or equal to the value on the right.

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If a speed limit is 60 mph, how would you express driving faster than this limit?

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You would express it as 'speed > 60 mph'.

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If there are fewer than 200 students in a class, how would you express this in an inequality?

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You would express it as 'number of students < 200'.

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What does the phrase 'more than' indicate in an inequality?

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The phrase 'more than' indicates a 'greater than' relationship, represented by the symbol '>'.

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What does the phrase 'less than' indicate in an inequality?

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The phrase 'less than' indicates a 'less than' relationship, represented by the symbol '<'.

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How would you express 'at least 50 points' in an inequality?

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You would express it as 'score >= 50'.

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How would you express 'no more than 30 items' in an inequality?

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You would express it as 'items <= 30'.