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Numbers on a number line

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MathematicsAlgebra|Ages 11—14|ID: mt_i2F1nWxJjv

Understand inequalities as statements comparing expressions, represent solutions on a number line, and solve simple linear inequalities using the same inverse-operation methods as equations

Mastery Evidence

  • Write an inequality from a worded constraint (e.g., 'must be at least 12' → x ≥ 12)
  • Represent the solution set of an inequality on a number line with open or closed circles
  • Solve a one-step or two-step inequality such as 3x + 1 < 10

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] solve an inequality like 2x + 1 < 9, show the answer on a number line, and explain what all the solutions have in common?”

Curriculum Standards3 alignments

6.EE.8Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Write Inequalities

Write an inequality of the form x > c or x < c to represent a constraint or condition in a real-world or mathematical problem. Recognize that inequalities of the form x > c or x < c have infinitely many solutions; represent solutions of such inequalities on number line diagrams.

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7.EE.4bCommon Core State Standards for Mathematics
Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the form px + q > r or px + q < r

Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the form px + q > r or px + q < r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers. Graph the solution set of the inequality and interpret it in the context of the problem. For example: As a salesperson, you are paid $50 per week plus $3 per sale. This week you want your pay to be at least $100. Write an inequality for the number of sales you need to make, and describe the solutions.

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KS3.Maths.Alg.7The national curriculum in England
Solve Linear Equations

use algebraic methods to solve linear equations in 1 variable (including all forms that require rearrangement)

Mathematics · Key Stage 3

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