Graphing Linear Inequalities in One Variable

Match this number line

to its correct solution.

• x > -2

• x > -2

• x < -2

• x < -2

Match this number line

to its correct solution.

• x > 2

• x > 2

• x < 2

• x < 2

When you graph an inequality, you used a closed dot when you use which symbols?

• ≤, ≥ 

• <, >

When graphing an inequality, you use an open dot when you use which symbol?

• <, >

• ≤, ≥ 

Which of the following equations match the given graph?

• y ≤ -3/4 x + 3

• y ≥ -3/4 x + 3

• y < -3/4 x + 3

• y > -3/4 x + 3

8x ≥ -32

• x ≥ -4

• x ≥ 4

• x ≤ -4

• x ≥ 4

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

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 a taxi ride. Which inequality best describes how many miles Katie can ride in this taxi?

• 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 plus $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