Writing Inequalities

Writing Inequalities

Symbols

Symbols

Open Ended

Write how you would say this inequality

5 < x

Open Ended

Write how you would say this inequality

k  $$\ge$$  10 

Multiple Choice

The band practice will be less than 45 minutes long on Friday. Which inequality represents this situation?

• p < 45

• p > 45

• p ≤ 45

• p ≥ 45

Multiple Choice

My sister plans to sell more than 250 boxes of cookies.

• c>250
• c<250
• c≤250
• c≥250

Less Than

Greater Than

Less Than or Equal To

Greater Than or Equal To

• Fewer Than

• Below

• Above

• More Than

• Exceeds

• At Most

• No more than

• Maximum

• Up to

• At Least

• Minimum

• No less than

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Categorize

Options (7)

Children under 3 get in free.

The weight limit on the bridge is 70,000 pounds.

Alex eats at least 2000 calories every day.

Mary scored more than 5 points at the soccer game.

You must be 36 inches or taller to ride the roller coaster.

The elevator can hol at most 200 pounds.

You must be taller than 48 inches to ride the roller coaster.

Organize these options into the right categories.

Less Than

Greater Than

Less than or equal to

Greater than or equal to

Categorize

Options (8)

Paul can have to up to 5 friends at his birthday party.

The essay must be more than 200 words.

I need fewer than 20 minutes to get ready in the morning.

Anna is shorter than 50 inches.

You need to be 16 or older to drive a car.

To get free shipping, you must spend at least $25.

You must be older than 12 to drive a go-kart.

The soup makes enough for 6 people.

Organize these options into the right categories.

Less Than

Greater Than

Less than or equal to

Greater than or equal to

Categorize

Options (8)

Charlie has less than $20

Miguel read more than 150 books.

The speed limit is 70 miles per hour.

The restaurant can hold up to 100 people.

The temperature is at least 90 degrees

I need 30 minutes or more to get ready in the morning.

The temperature is more than 90 degrees.

The kitten weighs fewer than 3 pounds.

Sort the statements into the categories below.

Less Than

Greater Than

Less than or equal to

Greater than or equal to

Poll

How do you feel about identifying the inequality symbols?

• I can teach someone about this

• I understand

• I'm almost got it

• I don't understand.