Grade 7 Math: Inequality Story Problems
Solve and graph one-variable inequality story problems.
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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:
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Graph the solution:
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:
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:
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:
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Graph the solution:
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