Solving One-Step Inequality Word Problems

Why is it recommended to read a word problem twice?

• To find the solution immediately

• To memorize the problem

• To check for spelling errors

• To get a sense of the problem and then extract key information

What is the maximum weight the elevator can hold?

• 900 kilograms

• 1200 kilograms

• 1080 pounds

• 1080 kilograms

How do you represent the number of people in the elevator problem using a variable?

• p

• n

• y

• x

What operation is used to isolate the variable n in the inequality 90n ≤ 1080?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the maximum number of people the elevator can hold?

• 20

• 10

• 12

• 15

How much money does the football team need to raise in total?

• 300 dollars

• 270 dollars

• 175 dollars

• 95 dollars

What is the inequality representing the total money needed by the football team?

• 95 + m ≤ 270

• 95 + m ≥ 270

• m + 95 ≤ 270

• m - 95 ≥ 270

What operation is used to isolate the variable m in the inequality 95 + m ≥ 270?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

How much additional money does the football team need to raise?

• 270 dollars

• 175 dollars

• 200 dollars

• 95 dollars

What does the variable m represent in the football team problem?

• Total money needed

• Money already raised

• Additional money needed

• Total number of cars washed