Inequalities Word Problem Key Words

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What does '<' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'less than'. For example, x < 5 means x is any number less than 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does '>' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'greater than'. For example, x > 10 means x is any number greater than 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does '<=' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x <= 3 means x can be any number less than or equal to 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does '>=' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x >= 7 means x can be any number greater than or equal to 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the keyword for 'less than' in a word problem?

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The keyword is 'less than' or 'fewer than'.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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What is the keyword for 'greater than' in a word problem?

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The keyword is 'greater than' or 'more than'.

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How do you express 'no more than' in an inequality?

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It is expressed as '<='.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you express 'at least' in an inequality?

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It is expressed as '>='.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does 'under' indicate in a word problem?

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It indicates 'less than'. For example, 'under 8ppms' means less than 8ppms.

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What does 'must be' indicate in a word problem?

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It indicates a requirement, often leading to a 'greater than or equal to' inequality.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8