One and Two Step Inequalities Guided Practice

s + 9 ≥ -25

• s ≥ -18

• s ≥ -34

• s ≤ 18

• s ≥ 34

Solve: -2x ≤ 14

• x ≤ 7

• x ≤ -7

• x ≥ 7

• x ≥ -7

You flip an inequality symbol when you...

• subtract

• multiply and divide only

• multiple by a negative number

• multiple or divide by a negative number

Solve for t.

6t + 4 ≤ -2

• t ≤ -1 

• t ≤ 1

• t=1

• 1=t

What would be the first step in solving the inequality for 2x+7>15?

• Add 7 to both sides

• Subtract 7 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

What is the rule for one or two-step inequalities when multiplying or dividing by a negative coefficient (number)?

• No change

• Flip the sign

• Make your answer a positive number

• Get rid of the negative sign

Do I need to flip my sign?
-3x  ≥ 12

• Yes

• No

Solve

• z≤1

• z>9

• z≤9

• z<9

Do I need to flip my sign?

-3 + x ≥ -12

• Yes

• No

-9a - 1 < 26

• a<-3

• a<3

• a>-3

• a>3