Multi-Step Inequality Word Problem

Algebra · Algebra 1 · Big Ideas Math · Ron Larson · Chapter 2-

Question

Question:
A club is selling candles for a fundraiser. Each candle sells for 8 dollars. The club already has 35 dollars donated. They need to raise at least 200 dollars total to fund their event. Write and solve a multi-step inequality to find the minimum number of candles c the club must sell. Interpret the solution in a complete sentence.

Multi-Step Inequality Word Problem

This lesson walks through writing and solving a multi-step linear inequality from a real-world fundraising context. Students learn to translate 'at least' language into an inequality, isolate the variable using inverse operations, and interpret the solution — including the need to round up to a whole number — in context.

In this lesson, you will learn to:
• Translate a real-world 'at least' condition into a multi-step linear inequality
• Solve a two-step linear inequality by applying inverse operations in the corre

Step-by-step video solution

This DoAssignment.ca lesson explains the problem with a narrated, step-by-step solution for students studying Algebra from Algebra 1 · Big Ideas Math · Ron Larson.

More Algebra solutions · Browse all video solutions · Get AI homework help or book an online tutor

Related video solutions

• Comparing Rates of Change in Linear and Non-Linear Graphs
  Algebra · Algebra — Grade 9
• Comparing Rates of Change in Linear and Non-Linear Graphs
  Algebra · Algebra — Grade 9
• Compare Expressions and Identify Equivalent Forms
  Algebra · Algebra — Grade 9
• Applying Mathematical Processes and Communicating Reasoning
  Algebra · Algebra — Grade 9
• Solving Two-Step Linear Equations
  Algebra · Algebra — Grade 7
• Solving Linear Equations
  Algebra · Algebra — Grade 9
• Solving Linear Equations
  Algebra · Algebra — Grade 8
• Real-World Application: Linear Modeling
  Algebra · Algebra 1 · Big Ideas Math · Ron Larson · Chapter 4-