Writing Inequalities from Word Problems

Why does the teacher use two highlighters when solving inequality word problems?

• To make the work easier to read

• To highlight important words

• To keep track of different variables

• To make the work look colorful

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

In math, what does the word 'and' translate to?

• Multiply

• Divide

• Minus

• Plus

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

How does the teacher determine the correct inequality sign to use?

• By asking a friend

• By using a strategy to eliminate incorrect signs

• By memorizing the signs

• By guessing

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

What is the first step the teacher takes when given variables in a word problem?

• Draw a diagram

• Write the final answer

• Highlight the variables

• Solve the equation

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

What does the teacher mean by a 'caveman sentence'?

• A sentence with complex words

• A sentence with minimal words

• A sentence with no punctuation

• A sentence with only numbers

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What should you do if you prefer not to use highlighters?

• Use a pencil or pen to circle

• Skip the highlighting step

• Use a ruler to underline

• Write in capital letters

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the caveman sentence for the problem involving asparagus and bananas?

• Asparagus and bananas less than 20

• Asparagus and bananas equal 20

• Asparagus and bananas with a 20

• Asparagus and bananas cost 20

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Why can't you directly add the number of pounds of asparagus and bananas to get dollars?

• Because they are different units

• Because they are the same units

• Because they are not numbers

• Because they are not variables

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

How do you convert the number of pounds of asparagus into a money amount?

• By dividing by 3

• By multiplying by 3

• By adding 3

• By subtracting 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

What should you do if you make a mistake in your inequality equation?

• Ask someone else to solve it

• Ignore it

• Correct the mistake and continue

• Start over from the beginning

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1