Compound Inequalities "And"
Compound Inequalities "Or"
Compound Inequalities Word Problems
100

This compound inequality 3𝑥+5≤17 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥−3>1 has a solution of?

What is 𝑥≤4 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥>2

100

This compound inequality 4𝑥+8≥12 𝑜𝑟 5𝑥−6<−11 has a solution of?

What is 𝑥≥1 𝑜𝑟 𝑥<−1 

100

The temperature in a city during a winter week is expected to range between 30°F and 45°F. Write a compound inequality that represents the temperature in Fahrenheit during the week.

What is 

t≤45 and t≥30

200

This compound inequality 3𝑥+7<−11 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥−6>12 has a solution of?

What is 𝑥<−6 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥>−9 

200

This compound inequality 4𝑥−9>11 𝑜𝑟 3𝑥−10≤−4 has a solution of?

What is 𝑥>5 𝑜𝑟 𝑥≤2 

200

A car is traveling on a highway. The speed limit is between 60 mph and 75 mph. Write a compound inequality to represent the allowable speed of the car.

What is 

s≤75 and s≥60

300

This compound inequality 5𝑥+7<−3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥−11≥5  has a solution of?

What is 𝑥<−2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥≥8 

300

This compound inequality 5𝑥+7<−3 𝑜𝑟 2𝑥−11≥5  has a solution of?

What is 𝑥<−2 𝑜𝑟 𝑥≥8 

300

To qualify for a certain program, participants must be at least 18 years old but younger than 30 years old. Write a compound inequality to represent the age requirement.

What is 

a<30 and a≥18

400

This compound inequality 4𝑥−9<11 𝑎𝑛𝑑 3𝑥−10≥−4 has a solution of?

What is 𝑥<5 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥≥2 

400

This compound inequality 5𝑥−1<−16 𝑜𝑟−3𝑥−1<8 has a solution of?

What is 𝑥<−3 𝑜𝑟 𝑥>−3 

400

A theme park ride requires passengers to be taller than 4 feet 6 inches but shorter than 6 feet. Write a compound inequality to represent the height requirement.

What is 

h<6 and h>4.6

500

This compound inequality 5𝑥−10<30 𝑎𝑛𝑑−3𝑥+9≤18 has a solution of?

What is 𝑥<8 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥≥−3 

500

This compound inequality 4𝑥−8>16 𝑜𝑟−7𝑥+6≥27 has a solution of?

What is 𝑥>6 𝑜𝑟 𝑥≤−3 

500

A fitness club requires members to work out between 45 minutes and 90 minutes per session. Write a compound inequality to represent the time spent working out in each session.

What is 

t≤90 and t≥45

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