Symbols & Phrases
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Systems of Inequalities
Word Problem Models
100

Translate: “At least 9 apples.”

a≥9


100

Solve: x+7>10

x>3

100

What type of line does y<2x+1

Dashed

100

The solution to a system is the __________ of the shaded regions.

Overlap

100

“A ride costs $2 per ticket. You can spend at most $20.” Write inequality.

2 t ≤ 20


200

Translate: “No more than 45 minutes.”

m≤45

200

Solve: 4x–5≤15

x≤5


200

Which way do you shade for y≥−x+3

Above

200

True or False: A system can have no solution

True
200

A worker earns $15/hour and must earn at least $120. Write inequality.

15h≥120

300

True/False: “More than” means the boundary line is solid.

False

300

Solve: −2y>12

y<−6

300

The point (0,0) is a solution to y>3x−4 True or False

True 

300

Which point satisfies both: y>x and y<2x+3

A. (8,2)

B. (7,3)

C. (15,2)

D. (0,1)

(0,1)

300

A rectangle has perimeter less than 30, with sides x and y. Write inequality.

2x+2y<30

400

Translate: “Fewer than 120 students.”

s<120

400

Solve: 3–5x≥−7

x≤2


400

Graph x≤−2.  Describe the line and shading

Vertical Solid Line at -2, Shade Left

400

Graph the system: y≥−x+2 and y ≤ 2x+4 What shape is formed?

A wedge-shaped overlap

400

A coach buys water bottles ($3 each) and snacks ($2 each). Budget is at most $60. Write inequality.

3b+2s ≤ 60

500

Which symbol matches “minimum of 3 hours”?

500

Solve: −4x–8≤12

x ≥ −5

500

Explain why test points are used when graphing inequalities.

To check which side of the boundary satisfies (which side to shade)

500

Word problem: A concert sells lawn tickets ($30) and seat tickets ($50). At most 400 tickets can be sold. Write a system of inequalities for lawn (x) and seat (y).

x+y≤ 400, x≥0,  y≥0

500

A theater must sell at least 100 regular tickets ($10) and VIP tickets ($25) combined. Write inequality.

10r+25v≥1000

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