Inequality Word Problems 1

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Inequality Word Problems 1

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1. Question
The base of a triangle is bigger than its height. Find the possible values of $x$ $x$ .
- 1. $x$ $x$ $>$ $>$ $4$ $4$
- 2. $x$ $x$ $<$ $<$ $4$ $4$
- 3. $x \geq 4$ $x≥4$
- 4. $x \leq 4$ $x≤4$
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Identify the known values

$Base = 11 + x$ $\text(Base)= 11+x$

$Height = 15$ $\text(Height)= 15$

First, form an inequality from the problem

The base of the triangle is bigger than its height

$11 + x$ $11+x$ $>$ $>$ $15$ $15$

Next, make sure that only $x$ $x$ is on the left side

$11 + x$ $11+x$ $>$ $>$ $15$ $15$

$11 + x$ $11+x$ $- 11$ $-11$ $>$ $>$ $15$ $15$ $- 11$ $-11$ Subtract $11$ $11$ from both sides

$x$ $x$ $>$ $>$ $4$ $4$ Evaluate

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To confirm that $4$ $4$ is less than $x$ $x$ , substitute $x = 5$ $x=5$ to the original inequality

$11 + x$ $11+x$ $>$ $>$ $15$ $15$

$11 +$ $11+$ $5$ $5$ $>$ $>$ $15$ $15$ Substitute $x = 5$ $x=5$

$16$ $16$ $>$ $>$ $15$ $15$

Since the inequality is true, the representation is correct

$x$ $x$ $>$ $>$ $4$ $4$
Question 2 of 5

2. Question
Donald has saved $$ 700$ $$700$ for one-on-one tennis coaching. A coach recommends $20$ $20$ hours of coaching. Write an inequality for the possible hourly rate that Donald could afford to pay for the coaching.
- 1. $r \leq 35$ $r≤35$
- 2. $r \geq 35$ $r≥35$
- 3. $r$ $r$ $<$ $<$ $35$ $35$
- 4. $r$ $r$ $>$ $>$ $35$ $35$
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Identify the known values

$Donald’s savings = $ 700$ $\text(Donald’s savings)= $700$

$\text(Recommended hours of training)= 20$

$\text(Rate per hour)= r$

First, form an inequality from the problem

Since we know that Donald can only pay a maximum of $$700$ for $20$ hours of training, the amount he can pay hourly can only be less than or equal to a certain amount.

Hence, the inequality can be written as:

$700/r$ $≤$ $20/1$

Next, make sure that only $r$ is on the left side

$700/r$ $≤$ $20/1$

$20r$ $≤$ $700$ Cross multiply

$20r$ $divide20$ $≤$ $700$ $divide20$ Divide both sides by $20$

$r$ $≤$ $35$

$r≤35$

Question 3 of 5

The perimeter of this triangle must be no more than 75.8 cm. Find an expression that represents all possible

$x$ values.

Round your answer to one decimal place

1. $x≤25.1$
2. $x≥25.1$
3. $x$ $<$ $25.1$
4. $x$ $>$ $25.1$

Question 4 of 5

4. Question
The total maximum weight of luggage on a first-class international flight is $50$ kg per person. If Lucy has three suitcases and the first suitcase weighs $17$ kg and the second weighs $15$ kg, how much will the third bag weigh?
- 1. $x≤18$
- 2. $x$ $>$ $18$
- 3. $x≥18$
- 4. $x$ $<$ $18$
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$\text(Maximum weight of luggage)= 50 kg$

$\text(Weight of first bag)= 17 kg$

$\text(Weight of second bag)= 15 kg$

$\text(Weight of third bag)= x$

First, form an inequality from the problem

Since the maximum weight of luggage Lucy can bring is $50$ kg, the total weight of all her bags must be less than or equal to $50$ kg.

Hence, the inequality can be written as:

$17+15+x$ $≤$ $50$

Next, make sure that only $x$ is on the left side

$17+15+x$ $≤$ $50$

$32+x$ $≤$ $50$ Combine like terms

$32+x$ $-32$ $≤$ $50$ $-32$ Subtract $32$ from both sides

$x$ $≤$ $18$

$x≤18$
Question 5 of 5

5. Question
Jane has $$85$ to spend with her friends. They ordered $$33$ worth of pizzas, $$11$ worth of bread and $$17$ on drinks. How much can Jane spend on desserts?
- 1. $x$ $>$ $24$
- 2. $x≥24$
- 3. $x$ $<$ $24$
- 4. $x≤24$
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Identify the known values

$\text(Jane’s money)= $85$

$\text(Cost of pizza)= $33$

$\text(Cost of bread)= $11$

$\text(Cost of drinks)= $17$

$\text(Cost of dessert)= x$

First, form an inequality from the problem

Since Jane only have $$85$ to spend, the total cost of the meal must be less than or equal to $$85$ .

Hence, the inequality can be written as:

$33+11+17+x$ $≤$ $85$

Next, make sure that only $x$ is on the left side

$33+11+17+x$ $≤$ $85$

$61+x$ $≤$ $85$ Combine like terms

$61+x$ $-61$ $≤$ $85$ $-61$ Subtract $61$ from both sides

$x$ $≤$ $24$

$x≤24$

The perimeter of the triangle	must be no more than	$75.8$
$19.1+31.6+x$	$≤$	$75.8$

Inequality Word Problems 1

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The base of the triangle	is bigger than	its height
$11 + x$ $11+x$	$>$ $>$	$15$ $15$

$700/r$	$≤$	$20/1$
$20r$	$≤$	$700$	Cross multiply
$20r$ $divide20$	$≤$	$700$ $divide20$	Divide both sides by $20$
$r$	$≤$	$35$

$17+15+x$	$≤$	$50$
$32+x$	$≤$	$50$	Combine like terms
$32+x$ $-32$	$≤$	$50$ $-32$	Subtract $32$ from both sides
$x$	$≤$	$18$

$33+11+17+x$	$≤$	$85$
$61+x$	$≤$	$85$	Combine like terms
$61+x$ $-61$	$≤$	$85$ $-61$	Subtract $61$ from both sides
$x$	$≤$	$24$