CurriculumGrade 6Mathematics

Writing and Graphing Inequalities

Aligned to 6.EE.B.8 — Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

What this lesson teaches

An inequality like x > c or x < c describes a whole range of numbers, not just one. On a number line, use an open circle at c (c is not included) and shade the direction that makes it true.

Worked example

'You must be older than 12 to ride' becomes a > 12. Graph it with an open circle at 12 and an arrow shading to the right, covering 13, 14, and beyond.

Practice questions

  1. Write an inequality for 'a number x is less than 9'.
  2. Graph the solution to x > 4 on a number line.
  3. A ride requires a height of at least 48 inches. Write and describe the inequality for allowed heights.

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En español

Escribir y Graficar Desigualdades

Una desigualdad como x > c o x < c describe todo un rango de números, no solo uno. En la recta numérica, usa un círculo abierto en c (c no se incluye) y sombrea la dirección que la hace verdadera.

Ejemplo: 'Debes tener más de 12 años para subir' se convierte en a > 12. Grafícalo con un círculo abierto en 12 y una flecha sombreada a la derecha, cubriendo 13, 14 y más.

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