Inequality Word Problems

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does 'at most' mean in an inequality?

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'At most' indicates that a value can be equal to or less than a certain number. It is represented by the symbol ≤.

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What does 'at least' mean in an inequality?

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'At least' indicates that a value can be equal to or greater than a certain number. It is represented by the symbol ≥.

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How do you translate '5 less than a number y is under 20' into an inequality?

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How do you translate '7x is at least 14' into an inequality?

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What is the inequality for Stacy's lemonade sales if she wants more than $150?

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How do you represent Ann's budget for school supplies in an inequality?

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What is the maximum number of pizza slices Wes can buy if he wants to spend under $15?

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What does 'less than' mean in an inequality?

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'Less than' indicates that one value is smaller than another and is represented by the symbol <.

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What does 'greater than' mean in an inequality?

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'Greater than' indicates that one value is larger than another and is represented by the symbol >.