Exploring Two-Step Inequalities

What should you do if you multiply or divide by a negative number in an inequality?

• Flip the inequality sign

• Keep the inequality sign the same

• Add a negative sign to the result

• Subtract a negative sign from the result

In the first example, how many X's are there in the inequality?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

What is the inequality symbol used in the first example?

• Greater than

• Less than or equal to

• Greater than or equal to

• Less than

In the second example, how many boxes are counted on the right side of the inequality?

• 10

• 11

• 13

• 12

What is the inequality symbol used in the second example?

• Greater than or equal to

• Less than or equal to

• Greater than

• Less than

In the third example, how many boxes are drawn on the right side of the inequality?

• 8

• 11

• 9

• 10

What operation is performed to isolate X in the third example?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

In the fourth example, what is the first step to solve the inequality?

• Add 5 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 5

What is the final value of X in the fifth example?

• -3

• -2

• 2

• 3

What should you do to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

• Flip it

• Remove the inequality sign

• Keep it the same

• Add a negative sign