Representing Linear Inequalities

To order from the kids menu a person must be no more than 12 years old.

• x > 12
• x < 12
• x ≥ 12
• x  ≤ 12

A student must be at least 15 years old to obtain a driver’s permit.

• x > 15
• x < 15 
• x ≤ 15
• x ≥ 15

Johnny earns $15 per hour dog walking. He wants to earn at least $105 to buy a new bike. Which inequality represents how long Johnny needs to work to afford his new bike? 

• 15h ≤ 105
• 15h > 105
• 15h < 105
• 15h ≥ 105

Which inequality is represented by the words " no more than" or "at most"?

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• >
• ≤
• ≥

Which inequality is represented by the words " more than"?

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• >
• ≤
• ≥

Which inequality is represented by the words "less than"?

• <
• >
• ≤
• ≥

Which inequality is represented by the words " at least"?

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• >
• ≤
• ≥

Yellow Cab Taxi charges a $1.75 flat rate in addition to $0.65 per mile.  Katie has no more than $10 to spend on the taxi ride.

• 1.75 + 0.65m < 10
• 1.75 + 0.65m > 10
• 1.75m + 0.65 < 10
• 1.75m + 0.65 > 10

The Starlight Bowling Alley charges $6 to rent shoes and $8 per game. Cameron has only $42 to spend. Which inequality represents this scenario if “x” represents the number of games Cameron can play?

• 6x + 8 ≥ 42
• 8x + 6 ≤ 42
• 6x + 8 > 42
• 8x + 6 < 42

A limo driver needs to make more than $450 in one day.  He charges a rental fee of $375 and $0.85 per mile.  What inequality represents the number of miles, x, he would have to drive to reach his goal?

• 0.85x + 375 > 450
• 0.85x + 375 < 450
• 0.85 + 375x > 450
• 0.85 + 375x < 450