Translating Word Problems into Inequalities

What is the main goal when translating word problems in math?

• To convert the information into a mathematical form

• To guess the answer

• To find the exact solution

• To simplify the problem

Which symbol represents 'greater than'?

• A plus sign

• An equal sign

• An arrow pointing to the right

• An arrow pointing to the left

Which of the following keywords indicate 'less than'?

• At least

• Below

• Exceeds

• More than

What does the symbol for 'greater than or equal to' look like?

• An arrow pointing to the left

• An arrow pointing to the right with a line underneath

• An arrow pointing to the left with a line underneath

• An arrow pointing to the right

Which keyword is associated with 'less than or equal to'?

• Minimum

• Exceeds

• More than

• At most

What should you ask yourself to determine the correct inequality symbol?

• Can the value be more than the number?

• Can the value be less than the number?

• Can the value be exactly equal to the number?

• All of the above

Cara can spend no more than fifteen dollars at the store. Which inequality symbol should be used?

• Less than or equal to

• Greater than or equal to

• Less than

• Greater than

If Felix needs to score a minimum of 80 points on his exam, which inequality symbol represents this?

• Greater than or equal to

• Less than

• Less than or equal to

• Greater than

What variable is used to represent the amount of money Cara can spend?

• s

• d

• m

• c

What variable is used to represent the points Felix must score?

• s

• x

• p

• f