Linear inequalities in one variable/graphical representation 

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In today’s Mathematics class, We will be discussing Linear Inequalities in one variable / graphical representation. We hope you enjoy the class!

 

 

CONTENT

• Solution of inequalities
• Multiplication and division of negative numbers
• Word problem involving inequalities

 

 

Solution of inequalities

Inequalities are solved in the same way as a simple equation

For Example x = 23 is equation

While x < 3 is an inequality.

Worked Examples

1. Solve the inequality and show the Solution on a graph.
   1. 1. x + 4 < 6
      2. 6  <  2x – 1
      3. 3x – 3 > 7

Solution

(1) x + 4 < 6

x < 6 – 4

x  < 2

x

-2       -1      0      1      2       3

 

 

(2) 6 <   2x – 14

7   <   2x

3 ½  <  x

X  >  3 ½

x   >  3 ½

3 ½

 

(3) 3x – 3 > 7

3x > 7 + 3

3x > 10

x  > 10/3

x   > 3

x   >  3 ½

-2    -1  0   1   2   3   3 1/3    4     5    6   7

 

 

EVALUATION

1. Solve the following inequalities and show the Solution on a graph:
   1. 1. 5x -2   >  8
      2. 4x – 2 > 19
      3. 3  <  3x   X 5
      4. x  +  4   >   10

 

 

MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION BY NEGATIVE NUMBER

When solving an inequality involving negative numbers, the inequality sign must be reversed. For Example if

-2x > 10 is true then on division throughout by -2.

X <- 5 will be true

 

Worked Examples

1. Solve 5 – x > 3
2. Solve 19 >  4 -5x
3. Solve 3 – 2x < 8

Solution

(1) 5 – x > 3

-x > 3 – 5

-x > -2

Dividing through by ( -1)

$\frac{–x}{–1} < \frac{–2}{–1}$

X < 2

 

(2) 19 >  4 – 5x

19 – 4  >  – 5x

15  >  – 5x

Dividing through by -5

$\frac{15}{–5} \le \frac{–5x}{–5}$

-3  <  -5x

x  >  – 3

 

(3) 3 – 2x < 8

-2x < 8 – 3

$$\begin{gathered} \frac{–2x}{–2} < \frac{5}{–2} \\ X > \frac{–5}{2} \\ X > –2\frac{1}{2} \end{gathered}$$

 

Evaluation

Solve the following inequalities

1. -2x + 5 > 16
2. 10 – 3x <  – 11
3. 2r >   6r + 6
4. 9 <  3 – 4t

Show your Solution on a number line

 

READING ASSIGNMENT

New General Mathematics UBE Edition, Chapter 22, Nos 1- 2pgs 213-215

Essential Mathematics by A. JS. Oluwasanmi Chapter 23 pgs 40 – 243

 

 

WORD PROBLEMS INVOLVING INEQUALITIES

Worked Example

1. A triangle has sides x cm, ( x + 4) cm and 11cm, where x is a whole number of cm if the perimeter of the triangle is less than 32cm. find the possible values of x.

Solution

Perimeter of triangle = x + ( x + 4) + 11

But perimeter < 32cm

x+ 4 +11< 32

2x < 32 – 15

2x < 17

x< 17/2

x < 8 ½

Also in any triangle, the sum of the length of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side.

Thus,

X + (x + 4) > 11

2x + 4 > 11

2x > 7

x > 7/2

x > 3 ½

Thus

x< 8 ½ and x > 3 ½ .  but x is a whole number of cm therefore, the possible values of x are 4,5,6,7 or 8.

 

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. If 9 is added to a number x, the result is greater than 17. Find the values of x
2. Three times a certain number is not greater than 54. Find the range of values of the number.

 

REVISION QUESTION

1. If 8 is subtracted from a number, the result is at most 15. Find the range of values of the number
2. If x  is subtracted from 5, and the result is greater than 15. Find the range of values of x.

 

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. Find which symbol > or < goes in the box to make the statement 9 + 8 10 true.
   • • A) < B.) >     C.) none of the above
2. Write the inequality of the statement ‘The cost of meal Nx was over N5.  A) x > N5  (B) x > N5   (C.) x < N 5
3. Solve 5x – 7 > 9    (A.) x > 32.5   (B.)  x > 3 1/5    (C.)  x , 5 2/3
4. Solve x -2 < 3    (A.)  x < 5   (B.)  x > 5    (C.) x  > 5
5. If 7.3 is subtracted from y, the result is less than 3.4. find the value of y.
   1. • (A.) y < 10.7   (B.) y > 10.7   (C.) y <  10.7

 

THEORY

1. A rectangle is 8cm long and b cm branch find the value of b if the perimeter of the rectangle is not greater than 50cm and not less than 18cm
2. The sides of a rectangle are x cm (x+ 3cm) and 10cm. if x cm is a whole number, if the perimeter is less than 30cm, find the possible value of x.

Hint: The sum of the length of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

 

 

 

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