1. One Step Inequalities Word Problems
Objective: SWBAT write and solve one step inequalities from given word problems.

2. Define a variable and write an inequality for each situation.
An octopus can be up to 10 feet long.
A hummingbird migrates more than 1850 miles.
Your average in Algebra class must be a 92 or greater to receive an A for the term.
You must read at least 25 pages this weekend.

3. Your brother has $2000 saved for a vacation
Your brother has $2000 saved for a vacation. His airplane ticket was $637. Write and solve an inequality to find how much he can spend for everything else.

4. You have an allowance of $15. 00 per week
You have an allowance of $15.00 per week. You are in a bowling league that costs $6.50 each week and you save at least $5.00 each week. Write and solve an inequality to show how much you have left to spend each week.

5. A school club is selling reflectors for Bicycle Safety Day
A school club is selling reflectors for Bicycle Safety Day. Each member is encouraged to sell at least 50 reflectors. You sell 17 on Monday and 12 on Tuesday. How many reflectors do you need to sell on Wednesday to meet your goal?

6. The science club charges $4. 50 per car at their car wash
The science club charges $4.50 per car at their car wash. Write and solve an inequality to find how many cars they have to wash to earn at least $300.

7. Suppose you earn $7. 75 per hour working part time at a dry cleaners
Suppose you earn $7.75 per hour working part time at a dry cleaners. Write and solve an inequality to find how many full hours you must work to earn at least $100.

8. Mr. Houston expects to pay $16,800 in income taxes
Mr. Houston expects to pay $16,800 in income taxes. This is no more than 1/3 of his salary. What is his least possible earned income?

9. What is the greatest number of $0.34 stamps you can buy for $5.00?

10. The length of a rectangle is 90 in
The length of a rectangle is 90 in. Its area is less than 380 inches squared. What is the greatest possible width of the rectangle, to the nearest inch.

11. To earn an A in Ms. Orlando’s math class, students must score a total of at least 135 points on the three tests. On the first two tests, Amy’s scores were 47 and 48. What is the minimum score she must get on the third test in order to earn an A?