Translating Inequalities from Words

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What does the inequality x ≤ 12 represent?

Back

A person must be no more than 12 years old to order from the kids menu.

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When graphing an inequality, which symbol uses an open dot?

Back

The symbols < and >.

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Translate the sentence: 'Mary’s points, m, totaled more than 41.'

Back

m > 41.

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Write an inequality for: 'You must be at least 18 years old to join the military.'

Back

x ≥ 18.

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Translate: 'Seven subtracted from n is greater than or equal to 18.'

Back

n - 7 ≥ 18.

Front

What does the inequality x > 12 represent?

Back

A person must be older than 12 years to order from the kids menu.

Front

What does the symbol ≥ mean in an inequality?

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'.

Front

What does the symbol < mean in an inequality?

Back

It means 'less than'.

Front

How do you represent 'no more than 30' in an inequality?

Back

x ≤ 30.

Front

What does the inequality m < 50 represent?

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The value of m is less than 50.