Inequalities

Tim has to mow his lawn in under two hours. If "t" represents the time it takes to mow the lawn, how can you express this as an inequality?

• $t>2$

• $t<2$

• $2\ne t$

• $t=2$

How could you rephrase the inequality,  $x>6?$  

• x is less than 6

• x is greater than 6

• x is greater than or equal to 6

• x is less than or equal to 6

Cassie tells Rita she will meet her in 15 to 20 minutes. If "t" represents the time that Cassie meets Rita, how can you express this as an inequality?

•  $15>t>20$  

•  $15<t>20$  

•  $15<t<20$  

•  $15>t<20$  

Which of the following inequalities is false?

• $10<9$

• $9<10$

• $10>9$

• $9\le10$

To function safely, electrical appliances need a current of 120 volts or lower. If "v" stands for "volts," how can you express this as an inequality?

• $v\le120$

• $v\ge120$

• $v<120$

• $v>120$

Which of the following is an open inequality?

• $5<6$

• $5\le6$

• $5<x<6$

• $x>6$

What is the solution set (whole numbers) to x if  $0<x<6?$  

• 1,2,3,4,5

• 0,1,2,3,4,5

• 1,2,3,4,5,6

• 0,1,2,3,4,5,6

Gary wants at least 9 pieces of sushi, but no more than 12. If "s" stands for "pieces of sushi," how can you express this as an inequality?

• $9>s>12$

• $9\le s\le12$

• $9<s<12$

• $9\ge s\ge12$

What is the solution set (whole numbers) to  $x\ \ if\ \ \ \ 3\le x<5?$  

• 3,4,5

• 3,4

• 4

• 4,5

What is the solution to  $x-2<6?$  

•  $x>8$  

•  $x<6$  

•  $x<8$  

•  $x>6$