How Do You Use Subtraction to Solve an Inequality Word Problem?

How Do You Use Subtraction to Solve an Inequality Word Problem?

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Word problems allow you to see the real world uses of math! In this tutorial, learn how to translate a word problem into an inequality. Then see how to solve the inequality and understand the meaning of the answer.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • word problem
  • word
  • translate words to algebra
  • inequality
  • solve
  • solve by subtraction
  • subtraction
  • subtraction property of inequality
  • single variable
  • 1 variable
  • 1 step
  • single step

Background Tutorials

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Translating Between Words and Math

      • How Do You Write an Equation from a Word Problem?How Do You Write an Equation from a Word Problem?

      How Do You Write an Equation from a Word Problem?

      Having difficulty turning a word problem into an algebra equation? Then this tutorial is for you! With this tutorial, you'll learn how to break down word problems and translate them into mathematical equations.

  • Subtracting Real Numbers

      • How Do You Subtract Decimals?How Do You Subtract Decimals?

      How Do You Subtract Decimals?

      Doing math with paper and pencil can come in real handy, so make sure you're comfortable subtracting decimals by hand. After all, you don't want the calculator to be a crutch!

Further Exploration

  • Inequalities and Comparing Real Numbers

  • Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

      • How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using a Multi-Step Inequality?How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using a Multi-Step Inequality?

      How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using a Multi-Step Inequality?

      This tutorial provides a great real world application of math. See how to turn a word problem into an inequality. Then solve the inequality by performing the order of operations in reverse. Don't forget that if you multiply or divide by a negative number, you MUST flip the sign of the inequality! That's one of the big differences between solving equalities and solving inequalities.