Translating Inequalities

Find the inequality that matches the sentence

7 is greater than x

• 7 > x

• 7 < x

• 7 = x

•  $7\ge x$  

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Match the scenario to the correct inequality

The distance from my mother to the remote control is less than 10 feet.

Use d to represent the distance in feet to the remote control

•  $d\ =10$  

•  $d\le10$  

•  $d\ \ge10$  

• d < 10

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Match the scenario to the correct inequality.

To get the 25% discount, a shopper must spend at least $100.

(use d to represent the spending of a shopper who gets the discount)

• $d\ \le100$

• $d\ \ge100$

• d > 100

• d = 100

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

To order from the kids menu a person must be no more than 12 years old.

• x > 12
• x < 12
• x ≥ 12
• x  ≤ 12

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Translate the word phrase:
The speed limit is 45 miles per hour.

• x > 45
• x < 45
• x ≤ 45
• x ≥ 45

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Translate the word phrase:
You will need to sell at least 200 tickets for the dance.

• x > 200
• x < 200
• x ≤ 200
• x ≥ 200

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Translate the word phrase:
Sara has at most 5 pairs of shoes.

• x > 5
• x < 5
• x ≤ 5
• x ≥ 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Translate the word phrase:
The capacity of the elevator is 2000 pounds.

• x > 2000
• x < 2000
• x ≤ 2000
• x ≥ 2000

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Which sentence represents m > 41?

• Mary’s points, m, totaled more than 41
• Calvin ran no less than 41 miles, m
• The temperature, m, was less than 41°F
• The magazines’ cost, m, was not more than $41.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Today's high temperature will be no more than 54.

• $x<54$

• $x>54$

• $x\le54$

• $x\ge54$

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.8