Here is a great set of eight scenarios that require the writing of a one-variable inequality and then solving to find the solution. This inequality word problem activity is then followed by the solutions to each of the eight problems.

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as a collaborative lesson where groups share their strategies and solutions for their problem
• Use a few of these problems for a warm up or exit slip

Classroom Considerations

• The solutions are given but the inequality is not given. Keep the good inequalities that your learners come up with for future reference

Pros

• Neatly organized and leads learners through steps of writing the inequality and then solving it
• Solutions included

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.EE.B.8 7.EE.B.4.b HSA-CED.A.1 MP2 MP4