One Step Inequalities & Word Problems

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What is a one-step inequality?

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A one-step inequality is an inequality that can be solved in a single step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to', indicating that the value on the left can be less than or equal to the value on the right.

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

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to', indicating that the value on the left can be greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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How do you represent a situation where a quantity can grow to a maximum value?

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You use a 'less than or equal to' inequality, such as x ≤ maximum value.

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How do you represent a situation where a quantity must reach a minimum value?

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You use a 'greater than or equal to' inequality, such as x ≥ minimum value.

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If a tree is currently 6 feet tall and can grow to at most 35 feet, what inequality represents how much it can grow?

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6 + x ≤ 35.

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If the temperature starts at 37 degrees and must rise to at least 60 degrees, what inequality represents the temperature increase?

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37 + x ≥ 60.

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Johnny earns $15 per hour and wants to earn at least $105. What inequality represents how long he needs to work?

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15h ≥ 105.

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If Top Golf charges $12 per hour and you can spend no more than $60, what inequality represents the hours you can golf?

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12h ≤ 60.

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Your brother has $2,000 and his airplane ticket costs $637. What inequality shows how much he can spend on other expenses?

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637 + x ≤ 2000.