Unit 6 - Lesson 02 - Compound Inequalities - Chris Long | Library

Write and graph an inequality for each scenario in #1-6.  Use x for your variable.

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To receive a discount on movie tickets you must be under the age of 12 or over the age of 65.

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The playground is intended for children between the ages of 5 and 9.

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The doctor said Joe should eat between 1500 and 2000 calories each day.

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For #7-12, translate the verbal phrase into an inequality.  Use x for your variable. Then graph the inequality.

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All real numbers that are less than or equal to -3 and greater than or equal to -8.

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All real numbers that are greater than 5 or less than or equal to -1.

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All real numbers that are greater than or equal to -2.5 and less then 3.5

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For #13-20, solve the inequality and graph your solution.

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For #21-26, write the verbal sentence as an inequality.  Then solve the inequality and graph the solution.

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One less than x is less than -1 or 3 more than x is greater than or equal to 7.

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The sum of 3x and 1 is greater than -5 and less than or equal to 10.

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Last question, woo hoo!

Weather forecasts will often give reports on the pollen count.  For people suffering from allergies, the pollen count indicates the severity of their symptoms.  If a pollen count is high, the severity of their symptoms are increased.  The table shows the ranges for high, medium, and low pollen counts.

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Write an inequality to find the range at which the pollen count is not medium. Use x for your variable.

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