Translating Inequalities from Words

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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Translate the phrase 'A number n is at least 17' into an inequality.

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n ≥ 17

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Translate the phrase 'Daniel can spend no more than $40' into an inequality.

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1.50x + 10 ≤ 40

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If a person must be no more than 12 years old to order from the kids menu, what inequality represents this?

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x ≤ 12

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Write an inequality for the maximum speed limit of 55 mph.

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s ≤ 55

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What is the first step in translating a word problem into an inequality?

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Identify the key quantities and their relationships.

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In the inequality 1.50x + 10 ≤ 40, what does 'x' represent?

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'x' represents the number of rides Daniel can go on.

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

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Use the symbol '>'.