Adding and Subtracting
Multiplying and Dividing
Inequalities
Concepts
Independent vs. dependent
100

Solve for x: x - 10 = 35

x = 45

100

Solve for n. 7n = 84

n = 12

100

Solve and graph the following inequality x + 15 > 27

x > 12

100

If your inequality says "greater than", which direction should your arrow go on your graph?

To the right    (>)

100
The expected number of swimmers visiting the community pool each day determines how many lifeguards are scheduled to work.  What is the independent variable?
number of swimmers
200

Solve for a: a + 15 = 75

a = 60

200

Solve for t. t / 32 = 11

t = 352

200

Solve and graph this inequality p + 20 < 55

p < 35

200

If your inequality says "less than or equal to" what kind of circle should you use, empty or full?

Full

200

Keith is buying birthday candles for his great-grandmother's birthday cake.  Her age, in years, will determine how many boxes of candles Keith will purchase.  What is the dependent variable?

how many boxes of candles Keith will purchase

300

Solve for m. m - 20 = 27

m = 47

300

Solve for z. 16z = 48

z = 3

300

h +15 < 42

h < 27

300

The phrase "at least" means what?

Greater than or equal to

300

In the US House or Representatives, the population of a state is used to calculate how many representatives are from that state.  What is the dependent variable?

the number of representatives

400

Solve for r. r + 17= 35

r = 18

400

Solve for g. g / 16 = 16

g = 256

400

solve and graph:


4x > 36

x > 9

400

The phrase "at most" means what?

Less than or equal to

400

Cooper is planning a birthday party and plans to serve cupcakes.  The more of his friends who attend the party, the more cupcakes he will prepare.  What is the independent variable?

the number of friends attending the party

500
Solve for x:


x + 16 = 160

x = 144

500
solve for x


2x= 250

x= 125
500
solve and graph:


x / 4 > 20

x > 80

500

Which side of the inequality should your variable be, left or right, or order to graph effectively?

left

500

Ariel is assembling bouquets of roses.  The number of roses in her show determines the number of bouquets she can assemble.  What is the dependent variable?

the number of bouquets Ariel can make