Comparing Numbers with Inequalities

Which of the following is an inequality? 

• x = 5
• x-3=12
• x+4 < 6
• 4=4

To enter a certain writing competition, you must be under 12 years old. Which of the following is correct? 

• Age < 12
• Age ≤ 12
• Age > 12
• Age ≥ 12

To be a heavyweight boxer, you need to weigh more than 200 pounds. Which of the following is correct? 

• Weight < 200 lb
• Weight ≤ 200 lb
• Weight > 200 lb
• Weight ≥ 200 lb

The maximum number of passengers a tour bus can hold is 40. Which of the following is correct? 

• Passengers < 40
• Passengers ≤ 40
• Passengers > 40
• Passengers ≥ 40

Which number on the number line is 5 greater than -3

• -2
• 8
• -8
• 2

When graphing an inequality with ≤ or ≥, the dot on the number line will be?

• Open
• Closed

In the following inequality, 
 x ≤ 5, the number line will consist of an arrow pointing left with a closed dot. 

• True
• False

In the following inequality, x > 5, the number line will consist of an arrow pointing left with an open dot. 

• True
• False

• x < 4
• x ≤ 4
• x > 4
• x ≥ 4

• x ≥ 2
• x ≥ -2
• x≤ -2
• x > -2