Solving One-Step Inequalities with Number Line Word Problems

1. Sarah has at least 5 apples. If she gives away some apples, how many does she have left? Represent this on a number line.

• At least 3 apples left.

• At least 10 apples left.

• Exactly 5 apples left.

• At least 0 apples left.

2. A box can hold no more than 10 pounds of items. If you already have 4 pounds in the box, how much more can you add? Show this on a number line.

• 8 pounds

• 12 pounds

• 5 pounds

• 6 pounds

3. Tom is at least 12 years old to join the club. If he is currently 10 years old, how many more years does he need to wait? Illustrate this on a number line.

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

4. A school requires students to read more than 20 books in a year. If a student has read 15 books, how many more does he need to read? Represent this on a number line.

• 5

• 8

• 3

• 10

5. A recipe needs at least 3 cups of flour. If you have 2 cups, how much more do you need? Show this on a number line.

• 3.5 cups

• 4 cups

• 1 cup

• 2 cups

6. The temperature must be below 30 degrees for the event to be held outside. If the current temperature is 25 degrees, can the event be held outside? Illustrate this on a number line.

• The temperature must be above 30 degrees.

• The event can only be held inside.

• Yes, the event can be held outside.

• No, the event must be canceled.

7. A movie theater has a maximum capacity of 100 people. If there are currently 75 people inside, how many more can enter? Represent this on a number line.

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 50

8. A runner needs to complete more than 5 miles to qualify for the race. If he has run 3 miles, how many more does he need to run? Show this on a number line.

• More than 3 miles

• More than 2 miles

• Exactly 2 miles

• Less than 2 miles

9. A plant needs at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. If it currently gets 4 hours, how much more sunlight does it need? Illustrate this on a number line.

• 2 hours

• 5 hours

• 3 hours

• 1 hour

10. A student must score more than 70% on a test to pass. If he scored 65%, how many more points does he need to pass? Represent this on a number line.

• 6 points

• 5 points

• 10 points

• 8 points