Solving One-Step Inequalities
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 7
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Keywords/Tags: One-Step Inequalities, Solving Inequalities, Graphing Inequalities
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will learn to solve one-step inequalities using inverse operations. Students will learn about when to flip the inequality symbol when multiplying or dividing. At the end of the lesson, students will be able to solve one-step inequalities using inverse operations.

  • MA.7.AR.2.1 Write and solve one-step inequalities in one variable within a mathematical context and represent solutions algebraically or graphically.
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Video : How to Solve One-Step Inequalities?
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Description: Learn how to solve one-step inequalities with Mr. J!
Quiz : Solving One-Step Inequalities
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by solving each inequality and selecting the correct solution. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

-12 > x - 7

Question #2

-1 + r ≥ 4 

Question #3

n - 6 ≤ -14

Question #4

b - 7 < -12 

Question #5

a - 17 > -16

Question #6

15 + x ≤ 0

Question #7

3 + v ≤ -9

Question #8

8 ≥ n - 6

Question #9

-3x > 3

Question #10

n/3 > 3

Description: Solve each inequality and choose the best answer for each problem. Remember to use inverse operations when solving. Do not forget to keep an eye out for your inequality symbol when multiplying and dividing by a negative number.
Resources : One-Step Inequalities Additional Resources
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Education.com - Solving One-Step Inequalities (Add/Subtract) Game
Give students practice solving one-step inequalities in this treasure-diving adventure! As players race to cross the finish line in Treasure Diving: Solving One-Step Addition and Subtraction Inequalities, they will need to think on their feet to solve the inequalities they will encounter along the way. This fast-paced math game is a fun way to help students hone this seventh-grade algebra skill.
Education.com - Solving One-Step Inequalities (Multiply/Divide) Game
Help students hone seventh-grade algebra skills with this math game featuring one-step inequalities! In Treasure Diving: Solving One-Step Multiplication and Division Inequalities, players will need to use their algebra knowledge to solve inequalities as they race to be the first to cross the finish line.
Solving One-Step Inequalities Extra Practice
Practice solving one-step inequalities on mathgames.com. Receive immediate feedback on if your answer is correct or incorrect. Access extra help through the embedded video tutorial.
Description: Check out these fun and helpful resources on one-step inequalities.