Writing One-Step Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does 'at least' mean in an inequality?

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'At least' indicates a minimum value that must be met or exceeded, represented by a 'greater than or equal to' (≥) sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does 'no more than' mean in an inequality?

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'No more than' indicates a maximum value that cannot be exceeded, represented by a 'less than or equal to' (≤) sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent 'more than' in an inequality?

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'More than' is represented by a 'greater than' (>) sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent 'less than' in an inequality?

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'Less than' is represented by a 'less than' (<) sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If Damien has $36 and needs at least $70, what inequality represents how much more he needs?

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x + 36 ≥ 70.

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If Aiko sells books for $12 each and wants to make more than $180, what inequality represents the number of books she needs to sell?

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12x > 180.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If you earn $9 for each dog walked and want to earn more than $27, what inequality represents the number of dogs you need to walk?

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9x > 27.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If Mrs. Scott wants to spend no more than $120 on birthday presents for her triplets, what inequality represents how much she can spend on each child?

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3x ≤ 120.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If your coach says to practice no less than 45 minutes and you practiced for 14 minutes, what inequality represents how much more you need to practice?

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x + 14 ≥ 45.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B