MBY SOL Review: Equation and Inequalities Word Problems

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What is the equation to determine the number of rides for two fairs to be of equal value?

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15 + 2.5x = 10 + 3x

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How do you express the need for more than 14 pounds of potatoes when starting with 7 pounds?

Back

x + 7 > 14

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What equation represents Robyn's situation of having some video games and buying 4 more to total 10?

Back

v + 4 = 10

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What is the equation to find the number of miles driven for two rental car agencies to cost the same?

Back

30 + 0.15m = 36 + 0.10m

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How do you find the year when two jobs will have the same salary given their starting salaries and raises?

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Set the equations for both jobs equal and solve for years.

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What is the formula for calculating the total cost of renting a car based on daily rate and mileage?

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Total Cost = Daily Rate + (Cost per Mile * Number of Miles)

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Define an inequality and provide an example.

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An inequality shows the relationship between two expressions that are not equal. Example: x + 3 > 5.

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equal in a word problem?

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It means that the values represented by both expressions are the same under certain conditions.

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How do you set up an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the variables, constants, and relationships described in the problem.

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What is the significance of the starting salary in a job comparison problem?

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It serves as the initial value from which raises are calculated over time.