Keywords in Inequalities

Which keyword indicates a "greater than" inequality?

• fewer than

• exceeds

• at most

• below

Which keyword indicates a "less than" inequality?

• at least

• minimum

• more than

• fewer than

Which keyword indicates a "greater than or equal to" inequality?

• maximum

• below

• at least

• no more than

Which keyword indicates a "less than or equal to" inequality?

• exceeds

• minimum

• at most

• more than

When translating a word problem into an inequality, what three questions should you ask yourself about the value in relation to the given number?

• Can the value be more than, less than, or exactly equal to the number?

• Is the value positive, negative, or zero?

• Is the value a whole number, a fraction, or a decimal?

• Can the value be added, subtracted, or multiplied by the number?