Writing Two Step Inequalities from Word Problems

1. 1. Maria earns $7.35 an hour at Sonic plus an extra $20 every week for wearing roller skates for her shifts. If she earned a minimum of $277.25 this week, write an inequality to determine x, the number of hours Maria worked this week.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

2.  Rachel bought two dozen balloons and a bag of party hats for a party. The bag of party hats cost $10. If Rachel spent more than $35 on the balloons and party hats, write an inequality to find b, the cost of each balloon. 

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

3.  David went to 7-11 and bought bags of hot fries for $2.75 each and he had a coupon for $5.00 off. David spent less than $3.25. Write an inequality to determine b, the number of bags of hot fries that David bought.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

4.  Hannah earns $9 per hour at Whataburger, but she must pay $15 for her uniform to be cleaned each week. If she earned no more than $298 this week after getting her uniform cleaned, write an inequality to determine x, the number of hours Hannah worked this week.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

5.  A water tank contains 8.5 gallons of water. Jada drains the tank at a rate of 3/4 gallons per minute. Write an inequality to determine m, the number of minutes it will take for the tank to have fewer than 4.5 gallons of water left. 

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

6.  Jazmin went to QT and bought bags of hot fries for $3 each and a soda for $2. Jazmin spent a minimum of $14. Write an inequality to determine b, the number of bags of hot fries that Jazmin bought.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8