Writing and Interpreting Inequalities in Real Life

1. Sarah has at least 15 apples. Write an inequality to represent the number of apples she has.

• x < 15

• x >= 15

• x = 15

• x > 15

2. A movie theater can seat a maximum of 200 people. Write an inequality to show how many tickets can be sold.

• x = 200

• x >= 200

• x <= 200

• x < 200

3. Tom needs to save more than $50 for a video game. Write an inequality to represent the amount he needs to save.

• x > 50

• x ≥ 50

• x = 50

• x < 50

4. A school has fewer than 300 students enrolled. Write an inequality to express the number of students.

• x = 300

• x < 300

• x > 300

• x ≤ 300

5. Lisa read at least 5 books this month. Write an inequality to show the number of books she read.

• x <= 5

• x < 5

• x = 5

• x >= 5

6. A car can travel no more than 400 miles on a full tank. Write an inequality to represent the distance it can travel.

• d = 400

• d < 400

• d ≤ 400

• d ≥ 400

7. The temperature must be above 32 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid freezing. Write an inequality to express this condition.

• T < 32

• T > 32

• T = 32

• T >= 32

8. A recipe requires at least 2 cups of flour. Write an inequality to represent the amount of flour needed.

• x >= 2

• x <= 2

• x < 2

• x = 2

9. A runner must complete the race in less than 30 minutes. Write an inequality to show the time limit for the race.

• t = 30

• t < 30

• t ≤ 30

• t > 30

10. A box can hold no more than 50 pounds of items. Write an inequality to represent the weight limit of the box.

• x = 50

• x <= 50

• x >= 50

• x < 50