Word problems that lead to inequalities

Word Problem Solving Strategies

• Read through the entire problem. • Highlight the important information and key

words that you need to solve the problem. • Identify and define your variables. • Write the equation or inequality. • Solve. • Write your answer in a complete sentence. • Check or justify your answer (optional).

Inequality Key Words

• at least - means greater than or equal to • At most –means less than or equal to• no more than - means less than or equal to • more than - means greater than • less than - means less than • Between -means compound inequality with

and• Inclusive -means “make the or equal to line”

System of equationsWord Problems

Helpful Hints

• Read each problems twice. The second time - use your highlighter to highlight the key words.

• Focus on the inequality symbol and make sure that it makes sense in relation to the context of the problem.

• As you create your graph, remember that only the part that is shaded by bothinequalities is the solution area!

Homework

• Sheet with four word problems