Solving and Graphing Inequalities in One Variable

At most and No more than are both clue words for...

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The room holds no more than 400 people. Which inequality represents the amount of people the room holds?

• P ≥ 400

• P ≤ 400

• P < 400

• P > 400

Steve runs more than 40 miles per week. Which inequality represents the amount of miles he runs?

• M < 40

• M ≥ 40

• M ≤ 40

• M > 40

Michael needs at least an 80% on his test. Which inequality represents the grade that Michael can get on his test?

• P ≥ 80

• P < 80

• P > 80

• P ≤ 80

Ms. Newkirk only has $20 to spend. Which inequality represents the amount which Ms. Newkirk can spend?

• M > 20

• M ≤ 20

• M < 20

• M ≥ 20

Sally needs 15 more votes to win. Which inequality represents the numbers of votes Sally needs?

• V < 15

• V > 15

• V ≥ 15

• V ≤ 15

The elevator holds a maximum of 700 pounds. Which inequality represents the amount of pounds the elevator can hold?

• P < 700

• P ≤ 700

• P > 700

• P ≥ 700

She needs at least 25 cupcakes for the party.  Which inequality describes the situation?

• x > 25

• x < 25

• x ⪯ 25

• x ⪰ 25

His age is less than his height. Which inequality describes the situation?

• a > h

• a < h

• a ⪯ h

• a ⪰ h

Which inequality represents the situation ten less than a number is no more than 30?

• 10 - x ⪯ 30

• x - 10 ⪯ 30

• 30 - x ⪯ 10

• x - 30 ⪯ 10