Framing/Writing Linear Inequalities in One Variable

Ayzsa needs to get at least 159 total points to get an A in the class. If she has 47 right now and there are 4 more total assignments, how many points does she need on average to get an A? Select the inequality that represents the problem.

Tomorrow's temperature will be three times today's temperature, but will not be more than 23 degrees. Which inequality correctly shows today's temperature?

Nasir bought a piece of wood with a length less than 5 feet. Which inequality represents this situation?

Students who score above 525 will be placed in advanced math next year. Which inequality represents this situation?

• s > 525

• s < 525

• s > 525

• s < 525

There are less than 400 students in the 6th grade.

• s < 400

• s > 400

• s = 400

• The number of students in 6th grade is not represented by any of the inequalities above.

Aaron needs at least $240 to buy new headphones. He has already saved $30. He earns $14 per car that he washes.

Write the inequality to the problem.

• 14x+30 ≥ 240

• 14x+30 ≤ 240

• 30x+14 ≥ 240

• 30x+14 ≤ 240

The 30 members of a choir are trying to raise at least $1,500 to cover travel costs to a singing camp. They have already raised $600. Which inequality could you solve to find the average amounts each member can raise that will at least meet the goal?

• 30x + 600 > 1,500

• 30x + 600 ≥ 1,500

• 30x + 600 < 1,500

• 30x + 600 < 1,500

Which inequalities the height requirement to go on this ride?

• h < 51

• h > 51

• h < 51

• h > 51

Some kids were on a field trip.  They were split into groups of 7.  There were fewer than 9 groups.  Which inequality can determine the total number of kids?

• 7x ≤ 9

• 7x > 9

• x/7 > 9

• x/7 < 9

Each class at HCSS has at least 15 students. Which inequality shows the number of students (s) in each class?

• c > 15

• c > 15

• c < 15

• c < 15