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Grade 7 Math: Inequality Story Problems

Solve and graph one-variable inequality story problems.

Grade 7 Math AlgebraInequalitiesInequality Story Problems
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4 Short Answer

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.4.B

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Inequality Story Problems

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Read each story problem carefully. Write an inequality to represent the situation, solve the inequality, and then graph the solution on the number line provided.

1. Sarah has a budget of $75 to spend on new clothes. She buys a shirt for $25. How much more money can she spend?

Inequality:

Solution:

Graph the solution:

01020304050

2. A company requires its employees to work at least 30 hours per week. If John has already worked 12 hours this week, how many more hours must he work?

Inequality:

Solution:

Graph the solution:

0510152025

3. The maximum weight allowed in an elevator is 1200 pounds. If there are already 5 people in the elevator with an average weight of 150 pounds each, how much more weight can the elevator hold?

Inequality:

Solution:

Graph the solution:

0100200300400500

4. A car rental company charges $50 per day plus $0.25 per mile. If a customer wants to spend no more than $100, how many miles can they drive?

Inequality:

Solution:

Graph the solution:

050100150200