Translating Inequalities from Words

You flip an inequality symbol when you...

• subtract
• multiply and divide only
• multiple by a negative number
• multiple or divide by a negative number

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

When graphing an inequality, you use an open dot when you use which symbol?

• <, >
• ≤, ≥ 

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Which inequality is represented by the words " no more than" or "at most"?

• <
• >
• ≤
• ≥

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

What is the expression for "six less than y"

• 6- y
• 6 < y
• y - 6

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

7 is less than a number.

• x > 7
• x < 7
• x ≤ 7
• x ≥ 7

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Which sentence represents m > 41?

• Mary’s points, m, totaled more than 41
• Calvin ran no less than 41 miles, m
• The temperature, m, was less than 41°F
• The magazines’ cost, m, was not more than $41.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

The maximum score on the pilot's test is 95 points.

• p < 95
• p > 95
• p ≥ 95
• p ≤ 95

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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

Write an inequality for this situation:

You are driving, and the maximum speed limit is 55.

• s < 55

• s > 55

• s ≤ 55

• s ≥ 55

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Write an inequality for this situation:

You must be at least 18 years old to join the military.

• x > 18

• x < 18

• x ≥ 18

• x ≤ 18

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8