Inequality Words Clues

Write the word sentence as an inequality
a number b is at least -16

• b ≥ -16

• b ≤ -16

• b = -16

• b > -16

Translate the following sentence into an inequality
four more than a number is less than 17

• x + 4 > 17

• x + 4 ≤ 17

• x + 4 < 17

• x < 17 + 4

Which inequality is represented by the  following graph

• x < -8

• x > -8

• x ≥ -8

• x ≤ -8

Which inequality is represented by the  following graph

• x > 9

• x < 9

• x ≥ 9

• x ≤ 9

What does this symbol represent?

• less than

• greater than

• less than or equal to

• greater than or equal to

Jacob has x $5 bills and y $50 bills in his wallet. The total value of the bills is no more than $350. Create an inequality that models this situation. ( start with x )

• 5x

• 50y

• 350

• 50x

• 5y

• <

At most and No more than are both clue words for...

• <

• >

• ≤

• ≥

The Starlight Bowling Alley charges $6 to rent shoes and $8 per game. Cameron has only $42 to spend. Which inequality represents this scenario if “x” represents the number of games Cameron can play?

• 6x + 8 ≥ 42

• 8x + 6 ≤ 42

• 6x + 8 > 42

• 8x + 6 < 42

Martin earned $8.75 an hour plus another $18 in tips. Lawrence earned $9.25 an hour and spent $2 on a soda. Lawrence had more money than Martin. Write the inequality described in this word problem.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Martin earned $8.75 an hour plus another $18 in tips. Lawrence earned $9.25 an hour and spent $2 on a soda. Lawrence had more money than Martin. Write the inequality described in this word problem.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON