MBY SOL Review: Equation and Inequalities Word Problems

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What does the phrase 'at least' indicate in an inequality?

Back

It indicates that the value is greater than or equal to a certain number, represented by the symbol ≥.

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How do you set up an equation to compare costs of two fairs with different entry fees and ride costs?

Back

You can set up the equation as: 15 + 2.5x = 10 + 3x, where x is the number of rides.

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What inequality represents the situation where one gym becomes a better deal than another after a certain number of months?

Back

The inequality is 30 + 20x < 15 + 30x, where x is the number of months.

Front

How do you determine the number of miles for two rental car agencies to cost the same?

Back

Set up the equation: 30 + 0.15m = 36 + 0.10m, where m is the number of miles driven.

Front

What equation can be used to find out how many games need to be purchased for the cost of an Xbox One and a Playstation 4 to be equal?

Back

The equation is 150 + 24x = 180 + 20x, where x is the number of games.

Front

What is the meaning of the inequality symbol '<'?

Back

It means 'less than'.

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What is the meaning of the inequality symbol '>'?

Back

It means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

Back

It represents 'less than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

Back

It represents 'greater than or equal to'.

Front

How do you solve an inequality like 2x + 3 < 7?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x < 4, then divide by 2 to find x < 2.