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Solve Two-Step Inequalities

10 questions

7th - 7th Grade

Mathematics

Solve Two-Step Inequalities is a free Grade 7 mathematics worksheet that gives students focused practice solving two-step inequalities with integer coefficients, negative values, and a variable in the numerator. The 10 multiple-choice questions include symbolic inequalities such as 2x + 6 ≥ -8 and u/7 − 1 ≤ 1, along with items that require students to solve and identify the correct graph of an inequality. Students must attend to inequality symbols, isolate the variable, and recognize the solution represented by each answer choice. This worksheet is useful for guided practice, independent work, or a quick check of students’ readiness to represent inequality solutions graphically. The multiple-choice format helps teachers identify whether an error comes from rearranging the inequality, handling negative coefficients, or interpreting a graph. It is a free printable worksheet with a complete answer key, making it convenient for Grade 7 math instruction and review.

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Solve Two-Step Inequalities

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.
2x + 6 ≥ -8
a)
x ≥ -7
b)
x ≤ -7
c)
x ≥ -10 
d)
x ≤ -10
2.
-4x + 14 ≤ 54
a)
x ≥ - 10
b)
x ≤ -10
c)
x ≥ 10
d)
x ≤ 10
3.
Solve for u. 
u/7 – 1 ≤ 1
a)
14≥u
b)
14≤u
c)
u≤14
d)
u ≤ -14
4.

-9a - 1 < 26

a)

a < -3

b)

a < 3

c)

a > -3

d)

a > 3

5.

11 > -3y + 2

a)

-3 > y

b)

-3 < y

c)

3 > y

d)

3 < y

6.
a)

x < -20

b)

x > -20

c)

x > 20

d)

x < 20

7.

-4x + 1 > 21

a)

x > -5

b)

x < -5

c)

x > -80

d)

x < -80

8.
Solve and graph the inequality.
7n - 1 > 76
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
9.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
10.
Solve and graph the inequality.
3 + 9k > 111
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
Answer Key

Solve Two-Step Inequalities

Total questions: 10

1.
a) x ≥ -7
2.
a) x ≥ - 10
3.
c) u≤14
4.
c)

a > -3

5.
b)

-3 < y

6.
a)

x < -20

7.
b)

x < -5

8.
c) C
9.
d) D
10.
a) A

FAQs

What does the Solve Two-Step Inequalities worksheet cover?

This Grade 7 math worksheet covers solving two-step inequalities and selecting the correct solution, including inequalities with negative coefficients and a variable in a fraction. Its 10 multiple-choice items also include questions where students solve an inequality and identify its matching graph, building accuracy with both symbolic solutions and visual representations.

How can I use this worksheet to teach solving two-step inequalities?

Model one item by undoing the operations in reverse order and emphasizing that dividing or multiplying by a negative reverses the inequality sign. Then have students solve the symbolic multiple-choice items before discussing how the final inequality determines the correct graph in the graphing questions. Ask students to explain why an incorrect option does not satisfy the original inequality.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Watch for students who fail to reverse the inequality sign when isolating a variable with a negative coefficient, as in items involving −4x or −9a. Students may also confuse x ≥ −7 with x ≤ −7, mishandle the fraction in u/7 − 1 ≤ 1, or choose a graph without checking whether the boundary and shading match the inequality.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

On Wayground, assign Solve Two-Step Inequalities as a digital quiz or download it as a printable PDF. The worksheet includes a complete answer key for checking the 10 multiple-choice responses, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The PDF option can also support classrooms that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this two-step inequalities worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the inequality expressions and graph choices are easier to scan. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the multiple-choice worksheet into another language when that better supports access to the equations and instructions.

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