Graphing Inequalities
Words for Inequalities
Word Problems
Solving Inequalities
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This is the direction the arrow should go in when using the greater than symbol (>) in an inequality.
The right
Towards the greater numbers
Towards the positive numbers
100
More than
>
100
These terms notify us that the missing value does not exceed a number.
Less than
fewer than
No more than
100
You isolate a variable by performing the _____ operation on each side of the inequality.
Inverse
200
These are the two symbols that have a closed circle when graphing the inequality on a number line.
Greater than or equal to (≥) and less than or equal to (≤)
200
Under
<
200
When driving down a road where the speed limit is 35 miles per hour, a car's speed must be at or under that limit.
s ≤ 35
200
Dividing each side by a negative number will do what to the inequality sign?
Flip it
300
True or False:
When graphing x < 25, you would use an open circle and the arrow will be pointing to the left.
True
300
Two ways to write ">" using words.
greater than
more than
exceeds
larger than
300
True or False:
The inequality 3 + f > 15 can be used to determine how many friends 3 Jolly Ranchers can be given out to each if there are at least 15 Jolly Ranchers.
False
300
Solve this inequality: x - 13 > 4
x > 17
400
Graph the following inequality: x < -2
Open circle starting at -2 pointing to the left.
400
Two ways to write "≤" using words.
Less than or equal to
Maximum value
No more than
Does not exceed
400
A basketball team requires players to be taller than 68 inches to join. If Jack’s height is h inches, what inequality represents the height requirement for him to be eligible?
h > 68
400
Solve this inequality: -a + 3 ≤ 7
a ≥ -4
500
Write the inequality for this graph:
x ≤ -3
500
Describe this inequality: x ≤ 2
x is less than or equal to 2
x has a maximum value of 2
x is no more than 2
500
Emma is saving money to buy a bicycle that costs at least $250. She already has $40 saved. Each week, she earns $30 from babysitting.
How many weeks does she need to work to have enough money to buy the bicycle?
40+30w≥250
w≥7
500
Solve and graph the following inequality: -1 < x/-5
x < 5
Open circle starting at 5 pointing to the left