Translating Inequalities Word Phrases into Inequalities

Translate the following phrase: Tom can spend no more than 20 dollars on his mom's birthday present.

• t > 20

• t < 20

• t ≤ 20

• t ≥ 20

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Translate the following phrase: Janna must get at least a 75% for the year in order to pass grade 7.

• s = 75

• s > 75

• s ≥ 75

• s ≤ 75

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

The maximum score on the pilot's test is 95 points.

• p < 95

• p > 95

• p ≥ 95

• p ≤ 95

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

• s < 55

• s > 55

• s ≤ 55

• s ≥ 55

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

• x > 2000

• x < 2000

• x ≤ 2000

• x ≥ 2000

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Not Exceeding

• <

• >

• ≤

• ≥

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

At Most

• <

• >

• ≤

• ≥

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Find the inequality that matches the sentence

7 is greater than x

• 7 > x

• 7 < x

• 7 = x

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

You must be at least 18 years old to join the military.

• x > 18

• x < 18

• x ≥ 18

• x ≤ 18

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8