Introduction to Inequalities

less than -3

• < -3
• > -3
• ≤ -3
• ≥ -3

x>5

• x is greater than 5
• x is less than 5
• x is zero

The sign below means...
≥

• Greater Than
• Less Than
• Greater Than or Equal to
• Less Than or Equal to

<

• equal
• less than
• less than or equal to
• at least

≤

• equal
• less than
• less than or equal to
• at least

How many answers are there in an inequality?

• 0
• 1
• 2
• multiple

more than 16

• < 16
• > 16
• ≤ 16
• ≥ 16

John needs at least an 80 on his next test in Math class to pass this marking period. Which inequality shows what John needs on his test to pass this marking period?

• J > 80
• J < 80
• J ≥ 80
• J ≤ 80

The minimum height a person must be to ride the Superman Roller-coaster is 54 inches. Which inequality can be used to show this?

• S > 54 inches
• S ≥ 54 inches
• S < 54 inches
• S ≤ 54 inches

How would you say this?
x > 6

• x is greater than 6
• x is less than 6
• x is equal to 6
• i dont know