Solving Two Step Inequalities

What is the first step in solving a two-step inequality?

• Flip the inequality sign

• Remove the coefficient

• Isolate the variable

• Remove the constant term

When graphing x < 5 on a number line, what symbol is used at 5?

• An open circle

• A closed circle

• A square

• A triangle

What symbol is used to represent 'x is greater than or equal to 5' on a number line?

• A triangle at 5

• An open circle at 5

• A closed circle at 5

• A square at 5

What is the correct graph representation for 'x ≤ 5'?

• Open circle at 5 with an arrow to the left

• Closed circle at 5 with an arrow to the left

• Open circle at 5 with an arrow to the right

• Closed circle at 5 with an arrow to the right

What does an open circle on a number line indicate?

• The number is included in the solution

• The number is not included in the solution

• The solution is greater than the number

• The solution is less than the number

What must you do when you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number?

• Do nothing

• Add 1 to both sides

• Subtract 1 from both sides

• Flip the inequality sign

In the example '9x - 16 > 38', what is the first step to solve for x?

• Divide by 9

• Add 16 to both sides

• Subtract 16 from both sides

• Multiply by 9

If 'w divided by -3 + 20 ≤ 42', what operation do you perform first?

• Divide by -3

• Multiply by -3

• Subtract 20

• Add 20

How many hours does Johnny need to work to buy the shoes?

• Exactly 12 hours

• At least 12 hours

• More than 13 hours

• Less than 12 hours

How many shirts can Luis pack if each shirt weighs half a pound and he can pack no more than 50 pounds?

• Exactly 8 shirts

• More than 8 shirts

• Up to 8 shirts

• Less than 8 shirts