Inequality Word Phrases

Greater than

The tank must be able to hold greater than 200 gallons.

• x ≥ 200

• x < 200

• x > 200

• x ≤ 200

No more than

Billy's mom allows him no more than four cookies after dinner.

• x ≥ 4

• x < 4

• x > 4

• x ≤ 4

No fewer than

The conference had no fewer than 500 participants.

• x ≥ 500

• x < 500

• x > 500

• x ≤. 500

John's commute to school is less than 5 miles.

• x ≥ 5

• x < 5

• x > 5

• x ≤ 5

More than

A suitcase weighs more than 50 lbs.

• x ≥ 50

• x < 50

• x > 50

• x ≤50

Translate the sentence into an inequality.
Seven subtracted from n is greater than or equal to 18.

• n - 7 > 18

• 7 - n ≥ 18

• n - 7 ≥ 18

• n + 7 ≥ 18

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

• <

• >

• ≤

• ≥

Write an inequality for the following statement.
n is less than 9

• n < 9

• n > 9

• n ≤ 9

• n ≥ 9

Translate the word phrase:
Sara has at most 5 pairs of shoes.

• x > 5

• x < 5

• x ≤ 5

• x ≥ 5

Not Exceeding

• <

• >

• ≤

• ≥