Inequality Word Problems

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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, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is ">".

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is "<".

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you represent a situation where a person can spend at most a certain amount?

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You can represent this situation with an inequality where the total cost is less than or equal to that amount.

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If Ann has $8.50 to spend and buys a binder for $6.89, how do you express the maximum number of pens she can buy?

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Subtract 6.89 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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If Jo has 520 signatures and needs at least 1000, how do you express the number of signatures he needs to collect each week?

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