Inequalities

Two puppies, Ruth and Scoonsie, are playing together. Scoonsie weighs 5 kilograms, and Ruth is lighter than Scoonsie.

Write an inequality that describes, Ruth's weight in kilograms.

(Hint: use r for Ruth, no spaces in your answer, do not label the weight)

Jake is younger than Sophie. Sophie is 14 years old.

Write an inequality that compares Jake's age, j,  to Sophie's age.

Justin must earn more than 16 gold pieces per day to afford living in the City of Gold.

Write an inequality that describes g, the number of gold pieces Justin  must earn per day to afford living in the City of Gold.

Alyssa is taller than Carter. Carter is 47 inches tall.

Write an inequality that compares Alyssa's height in 

inches, t, to Carter's height.

The height of a person should not  be less than 4 ft to ride the roller coaster. Choose an inequality for this situation.

• height is less than or equal to four

• height is greater than four

• height is greater than or equal to four

• height is less than four

The price of a 2-pack Shopkin, s, should not be more than $4. Write an inequality for this situation.

• s<4

• s>4

• s<4

• s>4

Omar scores more than 90% on average in all subjects. Write an inequality to represent this situation. Use s as your variable. Do not label your number.

Aimee is flying a plane for the first time! The air traffic controller tells her to fly at 500 m above the ground or higher. Write an inequality that is true only for elevations at which Aimee should fly.

• e<500

• e>500

• e<500

• e>500

I have $10 to spend at Claire’s. Write an inequality that explain this situation.

Hint: use s for the variable and do not label your number with a dollar sign and write your answer in word form.

Timmy’s grade, n, is at or less than the class’ average grade of 86%. Which inequality represents his grade.

• n > 86%

• n > 86%

• n < 86%

• n < 86%