One Step Inequalities Word Problems

Addie saved more than $36. Which inequality represents the amount that she saved? 

• s > 36
• s < 36
• s ≤ 36
• s ≥ 36

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Tucker lost fewer than 9 points. Which inequality represents the situation? 

• p > 9
• p < 9
• p ≥ 9
• p ≤ 9

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Johnny earns $15 per hour dog walking. He wants to earn at least $105 to buy a new bike. Which inequality represents how long Johnny needs to work to afford his new bike? 

• 15h ≤ 105
• 15h > 105
• 15h < 105
• 15h ≥ 105

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

My brother is 2 years older than I am. He is 18 years old. Which equation represents how old I am? 

• m - 2 = 18
• m + 2 = 18
• 2m = 18
• m/2 = 18

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

You must be no more than 62 inches tall to play on the playground. Which inequality represents the heights of kids allowed to play? 

• k ≤ 62
• k > 62
• k < 62
• k ≥ 62

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

The speed limit is 45. Katie was going thirty miles per hour and sped up some. Which inequality represents the amount she could speed up and not be speeding? 

• 30 + s ≥ 45
• 30 - s ≥ 45
• 30 + s ≤ 45
• 30 - s ≤ 45

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Todd caught at least three times as many fish this year than last year. He caught 63 fish this year. Which inequality represents how many fish he caught last year? 

• 3y > 63
• 3y < 63
• 3y ≤ 63
• 3y ≥ 63

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Yellow Cab Taxi charges a $1.75 flat rate in addition to $0.65 per mile.  Katie has no more than $10 to spend on the taxi ride.

• 1.75 + 0.65m < 10
• 1.75 + 0.65m > 10
• 1.75m + 0.65 < 10
• 1.75m + 0.65 > 10

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

The Starlight Bowling Alley charges $6 to rent shoes and $8 per game. Cameron has only $42 to spend. Which inequality represents this scenario if “x” represents the number of games Cameron can play?

• 6x + 8 > 42
• 8x + 6 < 42
• 6x + 8 > 42
• 8x + 6 < 42

Which situation can be represented by the inequality
15 + 6x ≤ 100?

• Lazer Zone charges $15 plus $6 per person. If Andrea has a maximum of $100 to spend, how many people can Andrea invite to play laser tag?
• Lazer Zone charges $6 plus $15 per person. If Andrea has a maximum of $100 to spend, how many people can Andrea invite to play laser tag?
• Lazer Zone charges $15 plus $6 per person. If Andrea has a minimum of $100 to spend, how many people can Andrea invite to play laser tag?
• Lazer Zone charges $6 plus $15 per person. If Andrea has a minimum of $100 to spend, how many people can Andrea invite to play laser tag?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8