Solving One Step Inequalities with Addition and Subtraction

What is the inverse operation of addition?

• None of the above

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

When solving the inequality -7 + Q < -2, what is the first step?

• Subtract Q from both sides

• None of the above

• Add 7 to both sides

• Subtract 7 from both sides

How is Q graphed when Q is less than 5?

• Closed circle at 5

• Open circle at 5

• Closed circle at -5

• Open circle at -5

What does an open circle on a number line indicate?

• The solution is undefined

• The number is not included in the solution

• The number is included in the solution

• None of the above

In the context of graphing, what does shading to the left of a number indicate?

• Values greater than the number

• Values less than the number

• No values satisfy the condition

• Values equal to the number

What happens to the inequality sign when adding or subtracting the same number from both sides?

• It flips

• It remains the same

• It disappears

• It becomes undefined

If you have the inequality X + 6 < -8, what is the value of X after solving?

• -14

• 14

• 2

• -2

When solving the inequality 10 > B + 16, what is the correct transformation to isolate B?

• Subtract 16 from both sides

• Add 16 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 16

• Multiply both sides by 16

What is the maximum number of adults that can attend the play if the auditorium holds 300 people and 89 students already have tickets?

• 211

• 300

• 189

• 400

What does the inequality X - 18 ≥ 5 imply about the possible values of X?

• X is at most 23

• X is at least 23

• X is exactly 23

• X is less than 23