Solving Inequalities Word Problems

To qualify for an award, a student volunteers no less than 5 hours each week at the local hospital. Write an inequality that represents how many hours the student volunteers each week.

• X < 5
• X > 5
• X ≥ 5
• X ≤ 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A student must be at least 15 years old to obtain a driver’s permit.

• x > 15
• x < 15 
• x ≤ 15
• x ≥ 15

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

To order from the kids menu a person must be no more than 12 years old.

• x > 12
• x < 12
• x ≥ 12
• x  ≤ 12

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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.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.8

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

If your grade is less than a 60, then you have an F. 

• x  < 60
• x > 60 
• x ≤ 60
• X ≥ 60

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Which inequality is represented by the words "less than"?

• <
• >
• ≤
• ≥

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Which inequality is represented by the words " at least"?

• <
• >
• ≤
• ≥

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Which inequality is represented by the words " more than"?

• <
• >
• ≤
• ≥

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8