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Grade 6 writing inequalities worksheets

6.EE.B.8 Algebra

Printable writing inequalities worksheets for grade 6, aligned to Common Core standard 6.EE.B.8. Words to symbols.

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Sample problems

  1. Write as an inequality: A number is at least 17. x ≥ 17
  2. Write as an inequality: A number is no more than 5. x ≤ 5
  3. Write as an inequality: A number is less than 2. x < 2
  4. Write as an inequality: A number is more than 2. x > 2
  5. Write as an inequality: A number is at least 12. x ≥ 12
  6. Write as an inequality: A number is more than 1. x > 1
  7. Write as an inequality: A number is at least 14. x ≥ 14
  8. Write as an inequality: A number is at most 12. x ≤ 12

These eight are one sample at medium difficulty — the generator makes a different set every time.

A worked example

Write as an inequality: A number is at least 17. x ≥ 17

  1. "at least" includes the number itself, so greater than or equal to
  2. Inequality: x ≥ 17

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About these worksheets

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