Inequality word problem notes.notebook
December 13, 2012
Warm ­ up:
Translate into a math problem.
1. a number plus 7 is 10
2. The product of 3 and a number is 54.
3. Half of a number minus 8 is 12.
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Inequality word problem notes.notebook
December 13, 2012
L.T. Students will translate word problems into inequalities. Students will solve the inequalities to answer the word problems.
at least > (greater than or equal to)
at most <
(less than or equal to)
no more than <
(less than or equal to)
Translate and solve:
Twice a number plus four is at least 18.
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Inequality word problem notes.notebook
December 13, 2012
Casey bought a sandwich and a drink for $4.75. If she has $7.00 to spend, what is the most she can spend on dessert?
A group discount can be applied if at least 45 students sign up for tickets. How many more people must sign up for tickets if there are already 29 on the list?
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Inequality word problem notes.notebook
December 13, 2012
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