Inequality Word Problems

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What is an inequality?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent a situation where a person needs to collect at least a certain number of items?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If Jo has 520 signatures and needs at least 1000, how do you express the number of signatures he needs to collect each week (x) over 6 weeks?

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If Adam earns $80 per day and $8 per video game sold, how do you express his earnings if he makes at least $176?

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you find the maximum number of items you can buy with a limited budget?

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Set up an inequality that represents the total cost and solve for the number of items.

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If Ann wants to spend at most $8.50 on school supplies, how do you express the cost of a binder and pens?

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B