Grade 6 Math · Inequalities: Introduction

Grade 6 Inequalities Introduction Practice Test

Build Grade 6 Math skills with five 10-question practice tests on inequality symbols, number lines, solution sets, inverse operations, negative factors, and real-world constraints.

Inequalities Introduction Practice Tests

These Grade 6 Math practice tests introduce inequalities as comparisons and ranges of possible values. Students practice less than, greater than, less than or equal to, greater than or equal to, number-line graphs, one-step inequality solving, negative factors, and real-world limits.

Skills covered

  • Reading and writing inequality symbols
  • Interpreting at least, at most, no more than, under, and greater than
  • Representing solution sets on number lines
  • Solving one-step addition and subtraction inequalities
  • Solving multiplication and division inequalities
  • Reversing the inequality symbol when multiplying or dividing by a negative
  • Applying inequalities to age, cost, capacity, temperature, time, and score constraints

How to use these practice tests

Read the comparison words and decide whether the endpoint is included. Use an open circle for a strict inequality and a closed circle for an inclusive inequality. Apply inverse operations to both sides, reverse the inequality when multiplying or dividing by a negative, and test a sample value from the solution set.

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Grade 6 Inequalities Introduction Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 6 Math practice test on inequality symbols, number lines, solution sets, inverse operations, negative factors, and real-world constraints.

Interpret the comparison symbol, solve using inverse operations, reverse the sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative, and check a sample value.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

A number line has an open circle at 3 and shading to the right. Which inequality is shown?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is x>3x > 3.

  1. Read the inequality: Identify the comparison symbol and whether the endpoint is included.
  2. Solve or represent the condition: An open circle excludes 3, and shading right represents values greater than 3.
  3. Check a value: Test a boundary or sample value to confirm that it belongs or does not belong to the solution set.

An open circle excludes 3, and shading right represents values greater than 3.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A number line has a closed circle at −2-2 and shading to the left. Which inequality is shown?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is xle−2x le -2.

  1. Read the inequality: Identify the comparison symbol and whether the endpoint is included.
  2. Solve or represent the condition: A closed circle includes -2, and shading left represents values less than or equal to -2.
  3. Check a value: Test a boundary or sample value to confirm that it belongs or does not belong to the solution set.

A closed circle includes -2, and shading left represents values less than or equal to -2.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

If the solution is x>4x > 4, which value is a solution?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 55.

  1. Read the inequality: Identify the comparison symbol and whether the endpoint is included.
  2. Solve or represent the condition: 5 is greater than 4, so it belongs to the solution set.
  3. Check a value: Test a boundary or sample value to confirm that it belongs or does not belong to the solution set.

5 is greater than 4, so it belongs to the solution set.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

If the solution is xle7x le 7, which value is a solution?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 77.

  1. Read the inequality: Identify the comparison symbol and whether the endpoint is included.
  2. Solve or represent the condition: The closed inequality includes the boundary value 7.
  3. Check a value: Test a boundary or sample value to confirm that it belongs or does not belong to the solution set.

The closed inequality includes the boundary value 7.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a common error when dividing an inequality by a negative number?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Forgetting to reverse the inequality symbol..

  1. Read the inequality: Identify the comparison symbol and whether the endpoint is included.
  2. Solve or represent the condition: Multiplying or dividing by a negative reverses the order, so the inequality symbol must change direction.
  3. Check a value: Test a boundary or sample value to confirm that it belongs or does not belong to the solution set.

Multiplying or dividing by a negative reverses the order, so the inequality symbol must change direction.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Solve x+2>8x + 2 > 8.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is x>6x > 6.

  1. Read the inequality: Identify the comparison symbol and whether the endpoint is included.
  2. Solve or represent the condition: Subtract 2 from both sides: x>8−2=6x > 8 - 2 = 6.
  3. Check a value: Test a boundary or sample value to confirm that it belongs or does not belong to the solution set.

Subtract 2 from both sides: x>8−2=6x > 8 - 2 = 6.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Solve 2x−1le92x - 1 le 9.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is xle5x le 5.

  1. Read the inequality: Identify the comparison symbol and whether the endpoint is included.
  2. Solve or represent the condition: Add 1 and divide by 2: 2xle102x le 10, so xle5x le 5.
  3. Check a value: Test a boundary or sample value to confirm that it belongs or does not belong to the solution set.

Add 1 and divide by 2: 2xle102x le 10, so xle5x le 5.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Solve x−3>10x - 3 > 10.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is x>13x > 13.

  1. Read the inequality: Identify the comparison symbol and whether the endpoint is included.
  2. Solve or represent the condition: Add 3 to both sides: x>10+3=13x > 10 + 3 = 13.
  3. Check a value: Test a boundary or sample value to confirm that it belongs or does not belong to the solution set.

Add 3 to both sides: x>10+3=13x > 10 + 3 = 13.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

How is an inequality different from an equation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is An inequality can have a range of solutions, while an equation describes equality..

  1. Read the inequality: Identify the comparison symbol and whether the endpoint is included.
  2. Solve or represent the condition: An inequality compares quantities and often represents a set or range of values.
  3. Check a value: Test a boundary or sample value to confirm that it belongs or does not belong to the solution set.

An inequality compares quantities and often represents a set or range of values.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which summary best describes Grade 6 Inequalities?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Inequalities compare quantities, represent ranges on number lines, and are solved with inverse operations while tracking endpoints and sign changes..

  1. Read the inequality: Identify the comparison symbol and whether the endpoint is included.
  2. Solve or represent the condition: A complete summary connects comparison symbols, solution sets, graphs, inverse operations, and negative-factor rules.
  3. Check a value: Test a boundary or sample value to confirm that it belongs or does not belong to the solution set.

A complete summary connects comparison symbols, solution sets, graphs, inverse operations, and negative-factor rules.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 6 Inequalities: Introduction

What topics are covered?

The page covers comparison symbols, endpoint meaning, number-line graphs, one-step inequalities, negative factors, solution sets, and real-world constraints.

When does the inequality symbol reverse?

The inequality symbol reverses when both sides are multiplied or divided by a negative number.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 6 Inequalities Introduction questions in total.