Summary: This module provides word problems which develop concepts related to inequalities.
Jacob is giving a party. 20 people showed up, but he only ordered 4 pizzas! Fortunately, Jacob hasn’t cut the pizzas yet. He is going to cut each pizza into
Whitney wants to drive to Seattle. She needs 100 gallons of gas to make the trip, but she has only $80 allocated for gas. Her strategy is to wait until the price of gas is low enough that she can make the trip. Write an inequality or set that describes what the price of gas has to be for Whitney to be able to reach Seattle. Be sure to clearly define your variable(s)!
Your evil math teacher, who shall go nameless, is only giving two tests for the whole grading period. They count equally—your grade will be the average of the two. Your first test was a 90. Write an inequality or set that describes what your second test grade has to be, in order for you to bring home an A on your report card. (“A” means 93 or above.) Be sure to clearly define your variable(s)!
Laura L is going to build a movie theater with
Make up your own word problem for which the solution is an inequality, and solve it. The topic should be breakfast.
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