Pre-Algebra Lesson 7-4: Solving Word Problems with Inequalities

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What is the first step in solving word problems using inequalities?

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Choose a variable to represent the unknown and define it.

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15

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Jeff’s mile time is under 6 minutes. Let t = Jeff’s mile time. Fill in the inequality statement: t < ____.

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6

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Ken looks at most 45 years old. Fill in the inequality statement: a ≤ ____.

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45

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The maximum amount of lollipops you can have is 3. Let l = the number of lollipops you can have. Fill in the inequality statement: l ≤ ____.

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3

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Do not exceed 20 mph when driving by a school. Let s = the speed of the car. Fill in the inequality statement: s ≤ ____.

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20

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Jenny weighs no more than 130 lbs. Let w = Jenny’s weight. Fill in the inequality statement: w ≤ ____.

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130

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That bouquet of flowers costs no less than $50. Let p = the price of the bouquet. Fill in the inequality statement: p ≥ ____.

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50

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The number of students in the class is fewer than 20. Let n = the number of students in the class. Fill in the inequality statement: n < ____.

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20

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80