Writing 2-Step Inequalities

The temperature in the ice rink must stay below 50°F. This morning, the temperature was 71°F. The ice rink runs a cooling device that can decrease the temperature by 3.5° every hour. Which inequality shows how long it will take for the temperature to fall below 50°F?

• 50 + 3.5x < 71
• 71 - 3.5x < 50
• 71 - 3.5x ≤ 50
• 71 + 3.5x < 50

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The vet told Casey that her dog should weigh at most 70 lbs. Her dog weighs 106 pounds, so Casey set a goal that he would lose 4 pounds per week. Which inequality represents the number of weeks it take for Casey's dog to reach 70 lbs?

• 106 - 4x ≤ 70
• 70 + 4x ≤ 106
• 4x - 106 ≥ 70
• 106 - 4x< 70

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

The members of Carver Middle School's Junior Beta Club need to raise at least $2000 to attend their national convention. They raised $300 with their last fundraiser and decide to host a school talent show to raise the rest. They plan to charge $10 for each ticket. Which inequality shows the number of tickets they must sale to reach their goal?

• 300x + 10 ≥ 2000
• 10x + 300 ≤ 2000
• 10x + 300 > 2000
• 300 + 10x ≥ 2000

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Juan bought a soda for $2. He also bought some nachos for $3 each. Juan did not spend more than $14 on the nachos and the soda. Write an inequality can be used to find n, the number of nachos that Juan could have bought.

• 14≥2n+3
• 2+3n≤14
• 14-3n≤2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

There were no more than 7 players left over after 127 soccer players in a league were divided into 5 teams with b players on each team. Write an inequality that can be used to find b, the number of players on each soccer team.

• 127⁄5b≥ 7
• 127+5b≤ 7
• 7 ≥ 127-5b
• 7 ≥ 127+5⁄b

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Daniel can spend no more than $40 at the fair. If admission into the fair is $10 and the rides cost $1.50 each, which inequality represents the greatest number of rides Daniel can go on?

• 10x + 1.50 ≥ 40
• 1.50x + 10 ≤ 40
• 1.50x + 10 <40
• 10x + 1.50 < 40

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Triniti had $500 in a saving account at the beginning of the summer. She wants to have at least $200 in the account by the end of the summer. She withdraws $25 each week for food, clothes, and movie tickets. Which inequality represents her situation?

• 200 + 25x ≥ 500
• 500 + 25x ≥ 200
• 500 - 25x ≥ 200
• 500 - 25x ≤ 200

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Debbie has at most $60 to spend on the clothes. She wants to buy a pair of jeans for $22 and spend the rest on t-shirts. Each t-shirt cost $8. Write an inequality that could be used to find x, the number of t-shirts Debbie can buy.

• 60≥22x-8
• 22-8x≥60
• 22x+8≤60
• 22+8x≤60

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Which situation can be represented by the inequality
15 + 6x ≤ 100?

• Lazer Zone charges $15 plus $6 per person. If Andrea has a maximum of $100 to spend, how many people can Andrea invite to play laser tag?
• Lazer Zone charges $6 plus $15 per person. If Andrea has a maximum of $100 to spend, how many people can Andrea invite to play laser tag?
• Lazer Zone charges $15 plus $6 per person. If Andrea has a minimum of $100 to spend, how many people can Andrea invite to play laser tag?
• Lazer Zone charges $6 plus $15 per person. If Andrea has a minimum of $100 to spend, how many people can Andrea invite to play laser tag?

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Which situation can be represented by the equation
40x + 20 = 200?

• Mitch owed Jason $200. Mitch borrowed $20 more. If Mitch pays Jason back $40 per week, how many weeks will it take him to pay back the money?
• Mitch owed Jason $200. Mitch already paid Jason back $20. If Mitch pays Jason back $40 per week, how many weeks will it take him to pay back the money?
• Mitch owed Jason $200. Mitch borrowed $40 more. If Mitch pays Jason back $20 per week, how many weeks will it take him to pay back the money?
• Mitch owed Jason $200. Mitch already paid back $40. If Mitch pays Jason back $20 per week, how many weeks will it take him to pay back the money?  

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