Write one step inequalities Pt 1

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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 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either greater 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 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either less than or equal to the value on the right.

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How do you represent the phrase 'at least' in an inequality?

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The phrase 'at least' is represented by the symbol '≥' in an inequality.

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

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The phrase 'no more than' is represented by the symbol '≤' in an inequality.

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If William makes $8 an hour, how do you express the inequality for earning at least $280?

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8h ≥ 280.

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If a car rental company charges $40 per day, how do you express the inequality for spending no more than $320?

Back

40d ≤ 320.

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If Johnny wants to earn at least $105 dog walking at $15 per hour, how do you express this as an inequality?

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15h ≥ 105.

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If posters cost $5 each and Casey has no more than $35 to spend, how do you express the inequality for the number of posters she can buy?

Back

5p ≤ 35.

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If Pet Supplies makes a profit of $5.50 per bag and wants to make at least $5225, how do you express this as an inequality?

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5.50x ≥ 5225.