Multi-Step Inequalities

Solve the inequality: 3x + 5 > 17

• x > 17

• x = 4

• x > 4

• x < 4

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Solve the inequality: 2x + 5 > 7x - 5

• x < 2

• x = 2

• x > 2

• x < 0

Solve the inequality: 4(2x + 1) - 3(x - 2) ≥ 5

• x ≥ -1

• x > 10

• x = 5

• x ≤ 2

Solve the inequality: 4x - 3 > 2(x + 5) - 7

• x > 10

• x < 9

• x > 3

• x = 9

Solve the inequality: 3(x - 2) + 4 > 2(x + 1) - 5

• x = 1

• x > -1

• x > 3

• x < 1

Do I need to flip my sign?
-3x  ≥ 12

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

You flip an inequality symbol when you...

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

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8