Translating Basic Inequalities

The video tutorial covers translating inequalities, starting with an introduction to basic concepts and symbols. It discusses brainstorming terms for less than and greater than inequalities, followed by practical examples of translating phrases into inequalities. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the difference between phrases that indicate inequalities and those that do not, using various examples to illustrate these concepts.

What symbol is used to represent 'less than'?

• <=

• =

• >

• <

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Which phrase can be used to indicate 'greater than or equal to'?

• No more than

• Under

• Fewer than

• At least

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How is 'a number less than 15' represented?

• x <= 15

• x > 15

• 15 - x

• x < 15

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What does 'a number that is at least 90' translate to?

• x > 90

• x = 90

• x >= 90

• x < 90

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

How do you represent 'a speed limit of 65' as an inequality?

• x > 65

• x = 65

• x < 65

• x <= 65

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

What does 'a number is no more than 14' mean?

• x <= 14

• x = 14

• x < 14

• x > 14

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Translate 'a number is at most 23' into an inequality.

• x <= 23

• x < 23

• x >= 23

• x > 23

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How is 'a maximum number of 12' expressed?

• x <= 12

• x > 12

• x = 12

• x < 12

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What does 'a minimum number of 17' translate to?

• x > 17

• x < 17

• x >= 17

• x = 17

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Which symbol represents 'greater than'?

• =

• >=

• <

• >

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8