Write Inequality
Write an inequality for this statement:
The pool is less than 10 ft deep.
P < 10
Is this statement true or false?
- 14 < 14
True
Solve:
x + 3 < 11
2x > 10
x > 5
5 + 2x < 16
x < 5.5
Write an inequality for this statement:
IGHMS has more than 100 students.
I > 100
Is this statement true or false?
- 100 > -99
False
-100 < -99
x - 25 > -32
x > -7
Solve:
x / 7 > 12
x > 84
4x - 15 > 29
x > 11
Write an inequality for this statement:
You must be at least 16 years old to drive.
A > or = 16
Write an inequality for this statement:
You need at least a 12 on your test to get a passing score.
X > or = 12
-10 > x + 1
x < -11 or -11 > x
3x > -57
x > -19
-x + 3 < -59
x > 62
Fred cannot exceed his budget of $300.
F < or = 300
Jenna is buying things for college. She spends $250 on textbooks. She still needs to buy dorm supplies, and has a budget of $400. How much can she spend on dorm supplies without exceeding her budget?
Jenna can spend up to $150 on dorm supplies.
J < or = 150
x - 1.2 < -5.7
x > - 4.5
Solve:
-4x < 40
x > -10
-12 + 3x > -51
x > -13
You cannot be less than 4.5 ft tall to ride the rollercoaster.
Y > or = 4.5
A rental car company charges you $100 for a car and charges a daily fee of $20. If you don't want to exceed your budget of $460, up to how many days can you rent a car for?
You can rent a car for up to 18 days.
x < or = 18.
-344 < x - 1068
724 < x or x > 724
-0.5x > -9
x < 18
3 - 5x > 13
x < -2