Inequalities Word Problems (Retake Practice)

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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 'greater than or equal to'.

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How do you represent a situation where a person must have at least a certain amount of money?

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You can represent this with an inequality, such as x ≥ amount.

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If Katie has $25 and makes $12 per dog walked, how do you express her goal of having at least $200?

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The inequality is 25 + 12x ≥ 200.

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What does the symbol '<' indicate in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' indicates 'less than'.

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How do you write an inequality for a budget constraint?

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You can express it as total cost ≤ budget.

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What is the first step in solving an inequality?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality.

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If Cameron has $42 to spend on bowling, how do you express the cost of games and shoe rental?

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The inequality is 8x + 6 ≤ 42.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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How do you express a situation where a student must be at least a certain age?

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You can express this as x ≥ age.