Writing Inequalities from Word Problems

Writing Inequalities from Word Problems Mrs. Rauch 12/10/15 Word Problem Solving Strategies

Read through the entire problem. Highlight the important information and key words that you need to solve the problem. Identify your variables. Write the equation or inequality. Solve.

Write your answer in a complete sentence. Check or justify your answer. Inequality Key Words At least means greater than or equal to

No more than means less than or equal to More than means greater than Less than means less than

Example 1 Keith has $500 in a savings account at the beginning of the summer. He wants to have atleast $200 in the account by the end of summer. He withdraws (takes out) $25 a week for his cell

phone bill. Write an inequality that represents Keiths situation. Example 1 (Answer)

500 25w > 200 Example 2 Example 2 (Answer)

.65m + 1.75 < 10 Example 3

Example 3 (Answer) Example 4 Example 4 (Answer)