Reading and Graphing Inequalities on a Number Line

Write x ≥ -2 in words.

• x is greater than -2

• x is greater than or equal to -2

• x is less than -2

• x is less than or equal to -2

Rewrite the expression with the variable on the left.
19 < g

• g > 19

• g < 19

Rewrite the expression with the variable on the left.
17 ≥ p

• p ≤ 17

• p ≥ 17

Which phrase best describes the graph of 4 > b?

• open circle, arrow pointing left

• open circle, arrow pointing right

• closed circle, arrow pointing right

• closed circle, arrow pointing left

The phrase "at least" means

• <

• >

• ≤

• ≥

The phrase "no more than" means

• <

• >

• ≤

• ≥

Write an inequality: There must be at least 20 club members present to hold a meeting.

• m > 20

• m < 20

• m ≤ 20

• m ≥ 20

Write an inequality: A trainer advises an athlete to keep his heart rate under 140 beats per minute.

• r < 140

• r > 140

• r ≥ 140

• r ≤ 140

Write an inequality: The maximum speed allowed on Main Street is 25 mph.

• s < 25

• s > 25

• s ≥ 25

• s ≤ 25

What inequality is graphed? 

• x > 2 and x ≤ -3

• x > 2 and x < -3

• x > 2 or x ≤ -3

• x > 2 or x < -3