Solving One-Step Inequalities in Real Life Scenarios

1. Sarah has at least 5 apples. If she buys x more apples, write an inequality to represent the total number of apples she has. Solve for x.

• x >= -5

• x = 0

• x > 5

• x < -5

2. A movie theater has a seating capacity of 200. If x represents the number of tickets sold, write an inequality to show how many more tickets can be sold. Solve for x.

• x > 200

• x < 200 or x <= 199

• x >= 200

• x = 200

3. Tom needs to score more than 75% on his test to pass. If the test has 40 questions, write an inequality to find out how many questions he needs to answer correctly. Solve for x.

• 31

• 35

• 30

• 25

4. A store is having a sale where items are discounted to no less than $20. If x represents the price of an item, write an inequality and solve for x.

• x = 20

• x < 20

• x >= 20

• x > 20

5. Lisa is saving money for a new bike that costs $150. If she currently has $x saved, write an inequality to show how much more she needs to save. Solve for x.

• x > 150

• x = 150

• x >= 150

• x < 150

6. A recipe requires at least 2 cups of sugar. If you have x cups of sugar, write an inequality to represent how much more sugar you need. Solve for x.

• x > 2

• x < 2

• x ≤ 2

• x = 2

7. A school has a limit of 300 students in a club. If x is the number of students currently in the club, write an inequality to find out how many more students can join. Solve for x.

• x < 300

• x > 300

• x = 300

• x ≤ 300

8. A runner wants to run at least 5 miles each day. If x represents the miles he runs today, write an inequality and solve for x.

• x < 5

• x >= 5

• x > 10

• x = 5

9. A book costs no more than $15. If x is the price of the book, write an inequality to represent this situation. Solve for x.

• x < 15

• x <= 15

• x >= 15

• x = 15

10. A gardener wants to plant at least 10 flowers. If he has already planted x flowers, write an inequality to find out how many more he needs to plant. Solve for x.

• y <= 10 - x

• y = 10 + x

• y < 10 - x

• y >= 10 - x