Translating One-Step Inequalities

Translate the following algebraic inequality.

A number is at least seventeen.

Translate the following algebraic inequality.

The difference of a number and five is less than twenty.

• x + 5 < 20
• x - 5 < 20
• x - 5 > 20
• x + 5 > 20

Translate the following algebraic inequality.

Nine less than a number is at most negative eight.

Translate the following algebraic inequality.

Twice a number is greater than 6.

• 2x > 6

• 2 + x < 6

• 2x < 6

• 2 + x > 6

Translate the following algebraic inequality.

The quotient of a number and four is no more than twenty-four.

Which inequality matches the problem?

Maria is playing a game where you score 5 points each time you guess the correct answer. To win the game, Maria must score greater than 80 points. How many correct answers does Maria need to win the game.

• 5x < 80

• 5x > 80

• 5 + x < 80

• 5 + x > 80

Which answer choice matches the correct inequality solution and graph for the problem below?

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

• x > 12
• x < 12
• x ≥ 12
• x  ≤ 12

You can have at most 12 items in the self checkout.

• c > 12

• c < 12

• c ≥ 12

• c ≤ 12