Intro to Inequalities + Writing Inequalities

When you graph an inequality, you use a closed dot when you use which symbols?

• ≤, ≥ 
• <, >
• ≤, <
• ≥, >

When graphing an inequality, you use an open dot when you use which symbol?

• <, >
• ≤, ≥ 
• ≤, <
• ≥, >

What inequality is represented?

What inequality does the number line graph represent?

• x ≤ -4
• x ≥ -4
• x < -4
• x < 4

Match the graph with its inequality.

• b > –2
• b < –2
• b ≥ –2
• b ≤ –2

Pick the correct letter for:
6 > x

• A
• B
• C
• D

Match the graph with its inequality.

• 11 < a
• 11 > a
•  11 ≤ a
•  11 ≥ a

Pick the correct inequality.

• A
• B
• C
• D

Your goal is to sell at least 50 boxes of cookies for your school fundraiser. Choose the inequality that represents your goal.

• x ≥ 50
• x ≤ 50
• x < 50
• x > 50

Which sentence represents m > 41?

• Mary’s points, m, totaled more than 41
• Calvin ran no less than 41 miles, m
• The temperature, m, was less than 41°F
• The magazines’ cost, m, was not more than $41.