Writing and Graphing Inequalities

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What does the inequality c > 250 represent?

Back

It represents that the number of boxes of cookies (c) my sister plans to sell is greater than 250.

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What does the inequality g ≤ 45 mean?

Back

It means that Grace has at most 45 dollars in her purse.

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What does the inequality t ≥ -4 indicate?

Back

It indicates that today's temperature will be at least -4 degrees.

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Which inequality represents 'There are no more than 18 students in the hall'?

Back

s ≤ 18.

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What does the inequality k < 3 signify?

Back

It signifies that the value of k is less than 3.

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How do you graph the inequality c > 250?

Back

You draw a number line, place an open circle at 250, and shade to the right.

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What is the difference between ≤ and < in inequalities?

Back

≤ means 'less than or equal to', while < means 'less than' only.

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If a student can have at most 20 points, how is this represented in inequality form?

Back

p ≤ 20, where p is the number of points.

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What does the inequality x ≥ 10 mean?

Back

It means that x is greater than or equal to 10.

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How would you express 'The temperature is below 30 degrees' in inequality form?

Back

t < 30.