Inequality Word Problems

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What is an inequality?

Back

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 the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to.' It indicates 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?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to.' It indicates 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 'at least' in an inequality?

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'At least' is represented by the symbol '≥' in an inequality.

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How do you represent 'no more than' in an inequality?

Back

'No more than' is represented by the symbol '≤' in an inequality.

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If a student must be no taller than 62 inches to play, how is this expressed?

Back

The inequality is expressed as k ≤ 62.

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Emilia needs at least $240 and has saved $30. If she earns $14 per car washed, how do you express the inequality?

Back

The inequality is expressed as 14x + 30 ≥ 240.

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If Todd caught at least three times as many fish this year than last year, how is this represented?

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The inequality is represented as 3y ≥ 63, where y is the number of fish caught last year.

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Ruby wants to save at least $200 and currently has $60. If she saves $5 per week, how is this expressed?

Back

The inequality is expressed as 5x + 60 ≥ 200.

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Pet Supplies wants to make a profit of no less than $5225 selling dog food at $5.50 per bag. How is this expressed?

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The inequality is expressed as 5.50x ≥ 5225.