Exploring Writing Inequalities

What is the first step in converting a sentence into an inequality?

• Write the sentence in reverse

• Find the key vocabulary terms

• Identify the variable

• Use the equal sign

How can you ensure that your inequality correctly represents a real-life situation?

• By ignoring the context

• By checking if the inequality makes sense in the context

• By guessing the answer

• By using only greater than symbols

Which symbol should be used for the phrase 'at most'?

• Greater than

• Less than

• Less than or equal to

• Greater than or equal to

If a sentence states 'Jessica spent more than five dollars at the arcade', which inequality represents this?

• J ≥ 5

• J > 5

• J ≤ 5

• J < 5

What does the phrase 'at least' indicate in an inequality?

• Greater than

• Greater than or equal to

• Less than

• Less than or equal to

Which inequality symbol should be used for 'must be over 12 years old'?

• ≤

• ≠

• ≥

• >

How would you represent 'a pony is less than fourteen point two hands tall'?

• P > 14.2

• P ≤ 14.2

• P < 14.2

• P ≥ 14.2

What inequality represents 'you must be at least 16 years old to have a driver's license'?

• D > 16

• D ≥ 16

• D < 16

• D ≤ 16

If a letter must weigh under 3.5 ounces, which inequality is correct?

• W < 3.5

• W > 3.5

• W ≥ 3.5

• W ≤ 3.5

For the statement 'you must be no more than a hundred pounds to jump on the trampoline', which inequality is correct?

• T < 100

• T ≤ 100

• T ≥ 100

• T > 100