2 Step Inequalities

Front

What is a two-step inequality?

Back

An inequality that requires two operations to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for a: 16 - 4a > 8

Back

a < 2

Front

Solve for x: -4x + 5 ≤ 29

Back

x ≥ -6

Front

Solve for k: 7k - 2 ≥ -9

Back

k ≥ -1

Front

What happens to the inequality symbol when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

Back

You flip the inequality symbol.

Front

What is the first step to solve the inequality 3x + 5 < 14?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the inequality 2x - 4 > 10?

Back

x > 7

Front

If you have the inequality 5x + 3 ≤ 18, what is the first operation to isolate x?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

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

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'.

Front

Write the inequality for the following situation: A student needs at least 50 points to pass a test and currently has 30 points. If each question is worth 5 points, how many questions must they answer correctly?

Back

5x + 30 ≥ 50.