Translating Inequalities

Translate the following phrase:  Jessica must be at least 48 inches to ride the roller coaster.

• j > 48
• j < 48
• j ≤ 48
• j ≥ 48

Translate the following phrase: Tom can spend no more than 20 dollars on his mom's birthday present.

• t > 20
• t < 20
• t ≤ 20
• t ≥ 20

Translate the following phrase: You and your friends ate more than 8 slices of pizza at the party.

• x > 8
• x < 8
• x ≤ 8
• x ≥ 8

Translate the sentence into an inequality.
Seven less than n is greater than or equal to 18.

• n - 7 > 18
• 7 - n ≥ 18
• n - 7 ≥ 18
• n + 7 ≥ 18

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.

What is the inequality?

Joe needs to spends at least $50.

Dali must spend less than $10

Bob needs to earn more than $550

Juan wants to makes more cookies than his sister. She has baked 100 cookies. He already has 36 and is baking 12 per batch. How many more batches does he need? 

What is the inequality if b=batches?

The temperature in the oven must stay below 500 degrees. It is already at 150 degrees. How many minutes can you have the oven on if it goes up 10 degrees per minute? 

 Write the inequality if m=minutes