Aim #22: How do we solve
inequality word problems?
(Unit 2 - Equations and Inequalities)
10-18-16
HW #22: Inequality Word Problems Handout
Do Now: Solve for x in the inequality below and represent the
solution on a number line.
Inequality Key Verbal Phrases
Fill in the chart below by placing each phrase with the
appropriate inequality sign.
<
>
less than greater than
more than
≤
no greater than
no less than
maximum value minimum value
at most
at least
Express each statement as an inequality.
1) r is at most 15
2) n is no less than 72
3) -12a is at least 60
≥
Inequality Word Problems
Ex: If 7 more than 8 times a number is
more than 13 less than 3 times the
number, then what is the smallest
possible integer?
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Unit 2 Test on Thursday!
(Aims #12-22)