Solving Two-Step Inequality Word Problems

Why is it important to read a word problem twice?

• To memorize the problem

• To understand the problem and gather specific information

• To find the answer immediately

• To check for spelling errors

What is the maximum amount Jerry can spend at the movie theater?

• $2.50

• $10.00

• $20.00

• $17.50

How much does each snack cost?

• $3.00

• $2.50

• $2.00

• $1.50

What variable is used to represent the number of snacks Jerry can buy?

• s

• y

• n

• x

What is the inequality set up to find the maximum number of snacks Jerry can buy?

• 10 + 2.50n ≤ 17.50

• 10 + 2.50n = 17.50

• 10 + 2.50n < 17.50

• 10 + 2.50n > 17.50

What is the maximum number of snacks Jerry can buy?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

How is the length of the rectangle related to its width?

• The length is twice the width

• The length is three centimeters more than the width

• The length is equal to the width

• The length is half the width

What is the perimeter of the rectangle in the second problem?

• Less than 30 cm

• Less than 38 cm

• Less than 40 cm

• Less than 35 cm

What variable is used to represent the width of the rectangle?

• x

• y

• w

• l

What is the inequality set up to find the possible values of the width of the rectangle?

• 4w + 6 > 38

• 4w + 6 ≤ 38

• 4w + 6 < 38

• 4w + 6 = 38