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Inequalities Word Problems

Authored by Barbara White

Mathematics

6th Grade

CCSS covered

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Inequalities Word Problems
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1.

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1 min • 1 pt

The speed of sound is approximately 768

miles per hour. When an object travels faster than the speed of sound, it creates a sonic boom.


Write an inequality that is true only for speeds (s)

at which a moving object creates a sonic boom.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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1 min • 1 pt

The Mali Empire of West Africa was known far and wide for the great wealth of its rulers. The empire fell in the year 1610.


Let x represent any year. Write an inequality in terms of x and 1610 that is true only for values of x that represent years after the year the Mali Empire fell.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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1 min • 1 pt

If nitrogen is warmer than -320 degrees Fahrenheit, it will be a gas.


Write an inequality that is true only for temperatures (t) at which nitrogen is a gas.

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1 min • 1 pt

Two puppies, Ruth and Scoonsie, are playing together. Scoonsie weighs 11 kilograms, and Ruth is lighter than Scoonie.


Write an inequality that describes r, Ruth's weight in kilograms.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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1 min • 1 pt

Jake is younger than Sophie. Sophie is 14 years old.


Write an inequality that compares Jake's age in years, j , to Sophie's age.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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At an art auction, Geannina's painting sold for over $300.


Write an inequality that describes P, the price of Geannina's painting in dollars.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Tara is taller than Jeff. Jeff is 47 inches tall.


Write an inequality that compares Tara's height in inches, t , to Jeff's height.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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