One Step Inequalities: Add and Subtract

Write an inequality for the following word problem: A number decreased by 8 is less than 15.

• x - 8 < 15

• x - 8 = 15

• x - 8 > 15

• x - 8 = 7

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Solve the inequality: y - 5 < 9

• y < 5

• y = 9

• y > 14

• y < 14

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Write an inequality for the following word problem: 20 added to a number is at least 35.

• 20 - x ≥ 35

• 20 = x + 35

• 20 + x ≥ 35

• 20x ≤ 35

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Write an inequality for the following word problem: A number increased by 10 is greater than 50.

• x > 60

• x + 10 > 50

• x + 50 > 10

• x - 10 > 50

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Write an inequality for the following word problem: 12 subtracted from a number is less than 30.

• x - 12 = 18

• x - 12 > 30

• x - 12 < 30

• x - 12 = 30

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B