Lesson 8.48.4 Small Group · Group 1
Group 1 · Set BSecond form · new problems, same idea
Learning target With my small group, I can write inequalities to represent real-world situations — one step at a time, with support.
Remember8.4 Small Group · Group 1
Use ≥ for "at least," ≤ for "at most," > for "more than," and < for "fewer than" or "less than." An inequality shows that many values are allowed. Key words tell you which symbol to use.
Words: Inequality (Desigualdad)Greater than (Mayor que)Less than (Menor que)At least / At most (Al menos / A lo más)Variable (Variable)
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1Complete each step, then write the final answer.
A soccer team needs at least 9 players. Which symbol goes in the box: p ☐ 9?
Show your workHint "At least 9" means 9 or more. Is 9 included?
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2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
A bag can hold at most 25 pounds. Which symbol goes in the box: w ☐ 25?
Show your workHint "At most 25" means 25 or less. Is 25 included?
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3Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.
A parking lot has fewer than 40 empty spaces. Which inequality shows the number of empty spaces s?
- As < 40
- Bs ≤ 40
- Cs > 40
- Ds ≥ 40
Hint Does "fewer than" mean less or more? Is 40 included?
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4Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Kids 12 and under get a free meal. Which symbol goes in the box for the age a of a kid who eats free: a ☐ 12?
Show your workHint Does a 12-year-old eat free? Does an 8-year-old? Does a 13-year-old?
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Explain your thinkingWhy does "at least 10" use ≥, but "more than 10" uses >? Talk about the number 10.
Sentence starter "At least" ___ the number, so I use ___. · "More than" does not include ___, so I use ___.