Exploring Inequalities: Graphing on a Number Line

1. Sarah has at least 5 apples. If she buys more, how many apples could she have? Graph the inequality on a number line.

• x < 5

• x = 5

• x > 5

• x >= 5

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

2. A box can hold no more than 12 toys. If there are already 7 toys in the box, how many more can be added? Show this on a number line.

• 3

• 5

• 8

• 10

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

3. Tom needs to score more than 75% on his test to pass. If he answers 20 questions, how many must he get right? Represent this on a number line.

• 14

• 18

• 16

• 20

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

4. A concert has tickets priced at less than $50. If you have $30, can you buy a ticket? Illustrate this on a number line.

• You can buy two tickets with $30.

• No, tickets are only available for $60.

• You need at least $50 to buy a ticket.

• Yes, you can buy a ticket.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

5. The temperature must be above 20 degrees Celsius for the picnic to happen. If it is currently 15 degrees, how many degrees must it rise? Graph this on a number line.

• 10 degrees Celsius

• 5 degrees Celsius

• 8 degrees Celsius

• 3 degrees Celsius

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

6. A runner needs to complete the race in less than 30 minutes. If he has already run for 18 minutes, how much time does he have left? Show this on a number line.

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 12 minutes

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

7. A school requires students to read at least 10 books in a year. If a student has read 6 books, how many more does he need to read? Graph this on a number line.

• 5

• 2

• 4

• 8

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

8. A recipe calls for no more than 2 cups of sugar. If you have already added 1.5 cups, how much more can you add? Represent this on a number line.

• 0.5 cups

• 2 cups

• 1 cup

• 0 cups

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

9. A car can travel at speeds less than 60 miles per hour. If it is currently going 45 miles per hour, how much faster can it go? Illustrate this on a number line.

• 10 miles per hour

• 25 miles per hour

• 15 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

10. A student must score at least 85 points to get an A. If he has 70 points now, how many more does he need? Graph this on a number line.

• 25

• 20

• 10

• 15

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8