1. Word Problems that Lead to Inequalities

2. Word Problem Solving Strategies Read through the entire problem. Highlight the important information and key words that you need to solve the problem. Identify and define your variables. Write the equation or inequality. Solve. Write your answer in a complete sentence. Check or justify your answer (optional).

3. Inequality Key Words more than - means greater than > at least - means greater than or equal to ≥ Minimum – means greater than or equal to ≥ At most –means less than or equal to ≤ no more than - means less than or equal to ≤ less than - means less than < Maximum – means less than or equal to ≤