Exploring Inequalities in 6th Grade Math

What does an inequality show?

• The equality of values on both sides

• The values on each side are not equal

• The sum of values on both sides

• The multiplication of values on both sides

Which of the following is a correct representation of an inequality?

• x > 5

• x = 5

• x + 5

• 5x

What symbol is used on the graph for an inequality that does not include the number?

• Triangle

• Closed circle

• Open circle

• Square

What does a closed circle on the graph signify?

• The inequality is an equation

• The graph is incorrect

• The number is included in the values

• The number is not included in the values

How do you graph 'x is less than 3'?

• Closed circle at 3, shading to the left

• Closed circle at 3, shading to the right

• Open circle at 3, shading to the right

• Open circle at 3, shading to the left

For 'x is greater than or equal to 3', which direction should the graph shade?

• Downwards

• Upwards

• To the right

• To the left

Which keyword indicates 'greater than or equal to' in word problems?

• Fewer than

• At least

• Below

• Not above

How is '12 is less than or equal to x' correctly rewritten?

• x is greater than or equal to 12

• x is less than or equal to 12

• x is less than 12

• x is greater than 12

What inequality represents eating at least 3000 calories a day?

• x > 3000

• x >= 3000

• x <= 3000

• x < 3000

If Megan needs to read more than 20 minutes per day, how is this inequality written?

• x <= 20

• x = 20

• x < 20

• x > 20