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One-Variable Inequality Word Problems
Here is a great set of eight scenarios that require the writing of a one-variable inequality and then solving to find the solution. This inequality word problem activity is then followed by the solutions to each of the eight problems.
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Algebra I Ch. 1: Notation and Equations
In this notation and equations worksheet, students solve 42 short answer problems. Students solve inequalities and equations in one variable. Students write and solve equations given a word problem. Students solve mixture and motion word...
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Integer Solutions to Inequality
When is the last time you assigned your students only one problem? This seemly simple problem requires learners think like a mathematician and reason about how to solve this compound inequality in one variable. More than just using...
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Solving Inequalities
This is a nice learning exercise on solving one variable and compound inequalities. Learners solve inequalities and graph the solution on a number line. The two page learning exercise contains explanation and sixteen practice...
Illustrative Mathematics
Fishing Adventures 1
Often inequalities exist in many real-world contexts but young math learners struggle with understanding how to represent that relationship in a simple equation using an inequality. This activity focuses on the basic concepts by using...
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Solving Inequalities by Using Addition and Subtraction
In this solving inequalities worksheet, students solve 12 inequalities using addition and subtraction. Several inequalities involve having variables on both sides.
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Solving Inequalities Self-Test
In this inequalities worksheet, students answer 6 multiple choice problems. Students then solve and graph 13 inequalities. Students answer 1 open-ended word problem.
Illustrative Mathematics
Firefighter Allocation
Creating equations with one variable to solve real-world-type problems is a key skill any algebra learner needs to master. Here the focus is on realizing that one can write the equation in different ways depending upon how one...
Raytheon
Inequalities and Systems
For this one variable inequalities worksheet, middle schoolers circle the correct solutions, complete graphing problems, and solve for the variables. Students complete 37 problems.
Flipped Math
Unit 2 Review: Create and Solve Equations and Inequalities
Start with the basics. Pupils work through a review of the unit on equations and inequalities. Learners begin with solving equations and inequalities with no context, move on to problems that involve a context, and finish with a...
Willow Tree
Solving Equations and Inequalities with Absolute Value
The concept of absolute value can be difficult for learners to grasp. Reinforce their understanding of a basic absolute value expression and connect it to solving equations and inequalities. Scholars write two equations/inequalities to...
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Solving Linear Inequalities
Walk the class through the steps of how to evaluate linear inequalities in one variable and graph the solution set. Define and discuss key vocabulary terms, then have individuals work problems of varying difficulty. Included are word...
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Unit 12 - Version 6.0 - Worksheet 1 - Inequality
In this inequality worksheet, students solve inequality equations and graph the solution on a number line. They add and subtract fractions with variables and unlike denominators. Students solve absolute variable equations with one...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
Provide class members with an opportunity to practice reasoning. A resource contains six skill-based items aligned to the Common Core. The items require pupils to reason abstractly and attend to precision.
Virginia Department of Education
Inequalities
Compare graphing an inequality in one variable on a number line to graphing an inequality in two variables on a coordinate plane. Young mathematicians work on a puzzle matching inequalities and their solutions. They then complete a...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Solving Inequalities
What does translating points on a number line have to do with solving inequalities? Young mathematicians first learn about translations of points on a number line, and then use this information to solve linear inequalities in one variable.
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Graphing Linear Inequalities
For this graphing worksheet, students solve and graph linear inequalities on a coordinate plane. Inequalities contain one variable. The solution set is sketched and colored. This worksheet contains eight problems on two pages, with an...
EngageNY
From Equations to Inequalities
Sometimes, equality just doesn't happen. Scholars apply their knowledge of solving equations to identify values that satisfy inequalities in the 34th installment of a 36-part module. They test given sets of numbers to find those that are...
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Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables
This study guide is a great resource to help you present the steps to graphing linear inequalities. Show your class two different ways to graph an inequality and work on a real-world example together. The document could also be easily...
Flipped Math
Solve Inequalities
One solves inequalities just like equations ... well, almost. Pupils watch a video lecture on solving linear inequalities. They practice solving inequalities, check their answers with the video, and continue to practice the concept with...
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Solving Mixed Equations and Inequalities #33
In this mixed equation and inequality instructional activity, students solve various types of equations requiring the use of absolute value, system of equations, polynomials, and square roots. This three-page instructional activity...
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Lesson 8: Absolute Value in Equations & Inequalities
This lesson contains a number of good examples and explanations of solving absolute value equations and inequalities. Piece-wise functions, and compound inequalities are also discussed. This lesson contains some additional exercises for...
MCAS Mentor
Number Sense and Operations
For this number sense and operations worksheet, learners solve 15 different types of problems that include reading number lines and solving inequalities. First, they write the scientific notation of various numbers given. Then, pupils...
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Quiz: Solving Inequalities by Adding and Subtracting
In this solving inequality worksheet, students solve inequality equations containing one variable, whole numbers and decimal numbers. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.