Inequalities and Phrases

Write an inequality for this situation:
You are driving, and the maximum speed limit is 55.

• s < 55

• s > 55

• s ≤ 55

• s ≥ 55

Which sentence represents m > 41?

• Mary’s points, m, totaled more than 41

• Calvin ran no less than 41 miles, m

• The temperature, m, was less than 41°F

• The magazines’ cost, m, was not more than $41.

Translate the word phrase:
The capacity of the elevator is 2000 pounds.

• x > 2000

• x < 2000

• x ≤ 2000

• x ≥ 2000

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

• x > 5

• x < 5

• x ≤ 5

• x ≥ 5

Not Exceeding

• <

• >

• ≤

• ≥

At Most

• <

• >

• ≤

• ≥

Which represents the word sentence as an inequality?
A number n is at least 17.

• n < 17

• n > 17

• n ≤ 17

• n ≥ 17

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?

• <, >

• ≤, ≥ 

When graphing b < 6 would you use an open or closed circle?

• Open

• closed