Two-Step Inequality Word Problems

Sylvia set a goal of saving at least $200 in a savings account.

She currently has $60 in the account. If she invests $5 of her weekly allowance per week, how many weeks will it take her to reach her goal?

Write the inequality to the problem.

• 5x+60 ≥ 200

• 5x+60 ≤ 200

• 60x+5 ≥ 200

• 60x+5 ≤ 200

Sylvia set a goal of saving at least $200 in a savings account.

She currently has $60 in the account. If she invests $5 of her weekly allowance per week, how many weeks will it take her to reach her goal?

• x ≥ 28

• x ≤ 28

• x > 28

• x < 28

Write an inequality for the situation below:

You must be 15 or older to obtain a learner's permit.

(a)  

Answer explanation

You must use the "≥" symbol because the situation says that 15-year-olds AND those who are older can get a learner's permit. Since 15-year-olds are included, we use the greater than or equal to symbol.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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.7.EE.B.4B

What is 24% of 300 cartons of juice?

• 68

• 72

• 75

• 78

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

I understand 2-Step Inequality Word Problems.

• Yes, I think I've got it.

• I need more practice but I'm almost there.

• I have no idea what I'm doing.

• **Internal Screaming**

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B