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The bowl has at least 25 fish. (Let f represent the fish)
f > or = to 25
X > 6
Open point; line goes right towards 7
x - 6 > 17
Add 6 to both sides
x > 23
Goon is running a marathon and wants to run a minimum of 20 miles before the race. Write an inequality to represent how many miles Goon wants to run.
x > or = 20
The most Shilyn will pay for nail polish is $10. Write an inequality to represent this.
x < or = $10
Paul ate more than 50 french fries. (f represents french fries)
f > 50
v < or = 8
Closed point; line goes left towards 7
c + 8 > or = 32
subtract 8 from both sides
c > or = to 24
The bus can carry up to 75 students. If there are already 25 students on the bus, write an inequality to represent the number of additional students that can still board the bus.
x < or = 50
The maximum number of students for this classroom is 30. Write an inequality to represent this.
x < or = 30
At least 20 people went to the park. (p represents people)
p > 20
Common mistake: at least means that is the least amount of people.
w = 8
Closed point on 8; no line
3x > 12
x > 4
Maddie has a goal of wearing at least 50 different bracelets this week. If she has already worn 20, write an inequality to represent the number of additional bracelets Maddie must wear to reach her goal.
x > or = 30
x - 3 < or = 8
x < or = 11
The temperature is lower than 15 degrees. (let t represent temperature)
t < 15
r > or = to 5.7
Closed point; line goes to the right towards 5.8
x - 5 > or = 16
x > or = 21
Branden has saved $20 from his allowance and wants to buy a new bicycle that costs at least $120. Write an inequality to represent the dollar amount that Branden still needs to save.
Kenny eats at least 80 Takis a day. If he has already eaten 25, write an inequality to represent how many more Takis Kenny must eat today.
x > or = 55
Sarah has $20 or less in her wallet. (d represents dollars)
d < or = $20
p < -3
Open point; line goes towards the left towards -4
-4, -3, -2, -1
7x > or = 63
x > or = 9
Dairy Queen is selling Blizzards for $3.00 each. If Landon has $20, write an equation that tells us how many Blizzards Landon can buy with his money.
x < or = 6
Shayla says she takes at least 18 selfies a day. Write an inequality to represent this.
x > or = 18