Inequalities Practice Test
Multiple Choice (80 points, 5 points each)
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Translate the word sentence into an inequality:
“2 less than a number is more than 8.”
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. Ms. Salgado needs to have her car repaired but does
not want to spend more than $375 for the repairs.
The mechanic says that the part needed for the
repair will cost $100 and the labor will cost an
additional $40 per hour. Which inequality below
represents the greatest number of hours the
mechanic can work without exceeding Ms.
Salgado’s budget?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. Solve:
A.
B.
C.
D.
4. Solve:
A.
x > 7
B.
x > -7
C.
x < -2
D.
x < 2
5. Solve and graph.
3
t – 12 ≤ –9
A.
t ≥ –7
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B.
t
≤ –7
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C.
t ≥ 1
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D.
t ≤ 1
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6. Solve and graph.
c – 10
+3
c < 2
A.
c > –2
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B.
c
< 3
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C.
c > 3
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D.
c < –2
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