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Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

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Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

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📚 Part 1: Classification Challenge

I can identify and classify expressions, equations, and inequalities.

1. Classify each mathematical statement. Circle your answer.

a) 3x + 7

Expression

Equation

Inequality

b) 2x - 5 = 11

Expression

Equation

Inequality

c) 4x + 8 ≥ 20

Expression

Equation

Inequality

2. Which of the following are equations? Check all that apply.

5x - 3 = 12

7x + 2

3x = 15

2x + 1 < 9

✏️ Part 2: Real-World Applications

I can write expressions, equations, and inequalities from real-world situations.

3. Maria has $25 to spend on notebooks. Each notebook costs $3. Write a mathematical statement for each situation:

a) An expression for the cost of buying n notebooks: ________________

b) An equation showing Maria spends exactly all her money: ________________

c) An inequality showing Maria stays within her budget: ________________

4. A taxi charges $2.50 plus $0.75 per mile. You have $20.

a) Write an expression for the total cost of a ride of m miles:

b) Write an inequality showing you can afford the ride:

5. Temperature scenario: The temperature must be at least 68°F for the school picnic.

Write this as an inequality using t for temperature: ________________

🎯 Part 3: Explain Your Thinking

I can explain the differences between expressions, equations, and inequalities.

6. Explain the difference between an expression and an equation in your own words:
7. Create your own real-world scenario and write it three ways:

Scenario: ________________________________________________

As an expression: ________________

As an equation: ________________

As an inequality: ________________

8. Challenge: You scored 85, 92, and 88 on your first three tests. You need an average of at least 90 for an A. Write an inequality to find what you need on your fourth test (call it x):

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