Understanding Inequality Symbols

A Grade 6 math worksheet to help students understand and use inequality symbols (<, >, ≤, ≥).

Grade 6 Math AlgebraInequality Symbols

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Fill in the BlanksMultiple Choice2 Short AnswerTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.B.5CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.B.6CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.B.7

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mathgrade 6inequalitiesalgebrasymbols

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to complete the worksheet. This worksheet will help you practice using inequality symbols.

Fill in the blank with the correct inequality symbol (>, <, ≥, ≤).

1. 15 10

2. 7 20

3. -5 -2

4. 3 + 4 8

5. 12 ÷ 3 2 × 2

Choose the correct inequality that represents the statement.

6. x is greater than 5.

x < 5

x > 5

x ≤ 5

x ≥ 5

7. The temperature is at most 10 degrees Celsius.

T < 10

T > 10

T ≤ 10

T ≥ 10

8. Draw a number line to represent the inequality x > 3.

9. Draw a number line to represent the inequality y ≤ -1.

Indicate whether each statement is True or False.

10. The symbol '≤' means 'less than'.

True

False

11. If a number is greater than or equal to 7, it can be 7.

True

False

12. Write an inequality to represent the following: The height (h) of a tree is less than 20 feet.

13. Write an inequality to represent the following: You must be at least 13 years old (a) to watch this movie.