Week 17 Translating Inequalities

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

Front

Translate the phrase 'Four times a number increased by 7 is at least 19' into an inequality.

Back

4x + 7 ≥ 19

Front

What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

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

Front

Translate the statement 'The maximum score on the pilot's test is 95 points' into an inequality.

Back

p ≤ 95

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

Front

Translate the phrase 'Six increased by twice a number is no more than 20' into an inequality.

Back

6 + 2x ≤ 20

Front

What does the inequality 'm > 41' represent in words?

Back

Mary’s points, m, totaled more than 41.

Front

Write an inequality for the statement 'n is less than 9'.

Back

n < 9

Front

What is the difference between '>' and '≥'?

Back

'>' means greater than, while '≥' means greater than or equal to.

Front

Translate 'The temperature, m, was less than 41°F' into an inequality.

Back

m < 41