Inequality Word Problems

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What is the correct inequality for this statement? x is at most 30

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x \le 30

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Write an inequality: Twenty-two more than four times a number is less than 82.

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22 + 4n < 82

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Find the solution: The cost of a gallon of orange juice is $3.50. What is the maximum number of containers you can buy for $15?

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4 containers

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Todd caught at least three times as many fish this year as he caught last year. He caught 63 fish this year. What is the fewest amount of fish he could have caught last year?

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21

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What is the correct inequality for this situation? 7x is at least 14

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7x \ge 14

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Define inequality in mathematics.

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

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What does 'at least' mean in an inequality?

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'At least' means the value is greater than or equal to a certain number, represented by \ge.

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What does 'at most' mean in an inequality?

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'At most' means the value is less than or equal to a certain number, represented by \le.

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How do you represent 'more than' in an inequality?

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'More than' is represented by the symbol >.

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How do you represent 'less than' in an inequality?

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'Less than' is represented by the symbol <.