Lesson 4.8 - Inequality Word Problems

Which inequality describes this situation:

You need at least 4 pieces of paper for your math homework. Use x to represent the pieces of paper used.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which inequality describes this situation:

The temperature is at most 2 degrees. Use x to represent the temperature.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which inequality describes this situation

Your friend is more than 3 minutes late. Use x to represent the number of minutes late.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which inequality describes this situation:

The NASA Solar Probe can withstand temperatures less than or equal to 2600°F. Use x to represent the temperature.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which inequality describes this situation:

For a food to be labeled low sodium, there must be at most 140 milligrams of sodium per serving. Use x to represent the milligrams of sodium per serving.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which inequality describes this situation:

 You must be over 12 years old to ride the go-karts. Use x to represent the age to ride the go-karts.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which inequality describes this situation:

A pony is less than 14.2 hands tall.

• p < 14.2

• p > 14.2

Which inequality describes this situation:

You must be older than 13 to play in the basketball league.

• b < 13

• b > 13

Which inequality describes this situation:

To use one stamp, your domestic letter must be under 3.5 ounces.

• l < 3.5

• l > 3.5

Which inequality describes this situation:

You must be at least 16 years old to have a driver’s license.

• y < 16

• y > 16