Writing & Solving One Step Inequalities 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 'at most' mean in an inequality?

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'At most' indicates that a value can be equal to or less than a certain number. For example, if a person can spend at most $40, it means they can spend $40 or any amount less than that.

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

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'More than' is represented by the symbol '>' in an inequality. For example, if x is more than 5, it is written as x > 5.

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How do you represent 'less than or equal to' in an inequality?

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'Less than or equal to' is represented by the symbol '≤' in an inequality. For example, if x is less than or equal to 10, it is written as x ≤ 10.

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What is the inequality for Monica's spending at the fair?

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How do you find the number of dogs to walk to earn more than $32?

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What inequality represents the weight of twins being less than 16 pounds together?

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What is the inequality for an unknown number decreased by 9 being at most 25?

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How do you express a temperature rise to at least 60 degrees?

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What does 'greater than or equal to' mean in an inequality?

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'Greater than or equal to' means that a value can be equal to or greater than a certain number, represented by the symbol '≥'.