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Writing and Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
You will learn to…
-Write and solve inequalities that involve
more than one operation.
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
Maddy, the new Disney princess, flies at a rate of
50 meters per minute. If she wants to fly at least
3000 meters, write an inequality to find out how
long she will need to fly.
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
The product of an integer and -4 is less than -18.
Find the least integer that meets this condition.
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
To qualify for a store discount, Ricky’s Soccer
team must spend at least $720 for new jerseys.
The team needs thirty jerseys. Write an
inequality to represent how much the team
should spend on each jersey to qualify for the
discount. How much should the team spend for
each jersey?
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
The product of an integer and 5 is less than -23.
Find the least integer that meets this condition.
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
A certain minivan has a maximum carrying
capacity of 1200 pounds. If the luggage weighs
150 pounds, what is the maximum weight
allowable for passengers?
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
Two times a number minus four is greater than
the same number increased by 6. Describe the
set of numbers that satisfy the conditions of the
problem. What is the smallest integer that
satisfies the conditions?
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
One half of the difference of a number and 8 is
less than 20. What is the number?
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
Lenny wants to go fishing on the lake. A boat
rents for $8 per hour and a rod and reel rent for
$12 per day. If he wants to spend no more than
$60, how many hours can he spend fishing in
the boat?
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
Keri is inviting 10 friends to a party. If she wants
to spend no more than $120 on her guests, and
dinner for each guests costs $8, what is the
most she can spend on party favors for each
person?
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
Admission to the fair costs $9 and each ride
costs $2. If Abby wants to spend no more than
$21 at the fair, how many rides can she ride?
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
An elevator can hold no more than 2500
pounds. If every member of the football
team weighs 150 pounds and they have
about 50 pounds of equipment, how many
team members can safely ride in the elevator
at the same time?
Define a variable, write an inequality, solve, and
answer the question.
Yuko wants to buy teddy bears that cost
$8.50 each for her eight nieces and nephews.
She would like to get a hat for each teddy
bear, also. If Yuko wants to spend no more
than $94, how much can she spend on each
hat?