Inequality Translate

A canary's beak is, at most, 2 cm long. Which algebraic inequality matches this situation?

• B = 2

• B > 2

• B ≤ 2

• B ≥ 2

A cat can have up to 8 kittens in one litter. Which algebraic inequality matches this situation?

• K ≤ 8

• K = 8

• K ≥ 8

• K < 8

A lightbulb will last at least 3 months. Which algebraic inequality matches this situation?

• L < 3

• L = 3

• L ≤ 3

• L ≥ 3

No students in Mrs. Pilgrim's class scored an A on the quiz. Which algebraic inequality matches this situation?

• S ≤ 90%

• S ≥ 90%

• S < 90%

• S > 90%

SOLVE: Four times a number then increased by 7 is at least 19.

• x ≥ 3

• x ≥ 12

• x ≤ 3

• x ≤ 4

SOLVE: Seven subtracted from n is greater than or equal to 18.

• n > 25

• n ≤ -11

• n ≥ 11

• n ≥ 25

A pizza restaurant charges $8 for a pizza, plus $1.50 for each topping.  Mary wants to order a pizza but prefers to spend under $15.  Let x represent the number of toppings Mary orders on her pizza. Select the inequality that describes this situation.

Translate the following phrase: Janna must get at least a 75% for the year in order to pass grade 7.

• s = 75

• s > 75

• s ≥ 75

• s ≤ 75

Translate into an inequality: Six less than double a number is less than 18.

• 6 - 2x < 18

• 6 - 2 - x = -18

• 2x - 6 ≤ 18

• 2x - 6 < 18

Translate into a correct inequality: Six increased by twice a number is no more than 20.

• 6x + 2 ≥20

• 6x + 2 > 20

• 6 - 2x ≤20

• 6 + 2x ≤20