Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 2 - Solving Linear Inequalities - 2.1 - Writing and Graphing Inequalities - Communicate Your Answer - Page 53: 4

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Work Step by Step

a) $x<3.5$ Sara's temperature, $x$, measured in Celsius, is less than $3.5$ degrees. For example, her temperature could be $3.4$ degrees. b) $x\leq 6$ James needs to wait at most $6$ minutes for the bus to arrive. He could wait $6$ minutes exactly, or less. c) $x>-2$ Kate would go out if the temperature is greater than $-2$ Celsius degrees. The temperature must be more than $-2$ Celsius degrees, for example $-1$ or $1$, for Kate to go out. d) $x\geq 10$ A child must be at least $10$ years old to join a certain sports team. Children aged $10$ or older are eligible to participate.
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