Translating Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality symbol '≥' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either greater than or equal to a specified number.

Front

Translate the statement: 'A student must be at least 15 years old to obtain a driver’s permit.'

Back

a ≥ 15

Front

What does the phrase 'IS MORE THAN' translate to in inequality symbols?

Back

It translates to '>'.

Front

If Top Golf charges $12 for each hour and you can spend no more than $60, what inequality represents the situation?

Back

12h ≤ 60

Front

Translate the statement: 'My sister plans to sell more than 250 boxes of cookies.'

Back

c > 250

Front

If all items at Pat's Pasta cost more than $10, what inequality represents this situation?

Back

i > 10

Front

What does the inequality symbol '<' mean?

Back

It means 'less than'. It indicates that a value is smaller than a specified number.

Front

Translate the statement: 'You can have no more than 5 pets.'

Back

p ≤ 5

Front

What does the phrase 'IS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO' translate to in inequality symbols?

Back

It translates to '≤'.

Front

If a number x is at least 20, how would you express this in inequality form?

Back

x ≥ 20