Solving Inequalities

Section 3.2

Objective
Students (you guys) will be able to
SOLVE one and two step inequalities
by the end of today.
Isnt that cool!?

Solving an Inequality
Solving a linear inequality is
EXACTLY the same as solving an
equation.

Solve using
addition:

Psst. Its the

same steps!

x3<5

Add the same number to EACH side.

x 3 5
+3

+3

x<8

Solving Using Subtraction

Subtract the same number from EACH side.

x 6 10
-6

x4

-6

Using Subtraction
Solve first, then graph
the solution.

x5 3

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1

Using Addition

2 n4

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1

Solve first, then graph the

solution.

THE TRAP..
When you multiply or divide each
side of an inequality by a negative
number, you must reverse the
inequality symbol to maintain a true
statement.

A.K.A
WATCH OUT!!

Solving using Multiplication

Multiply each side by the same positive number.

x
(2)
3 (2)
2

x6

Solving Using Division

Divide each side by the same positive number.

3x 9
3

x3

Solving by multiplication of a
negative #
Multiply each side by the same negative number and
REVERSE the inequality symbol.

(-2)

2 x 4 (-2)

Multiply by (-1).

See the switch

A.K.A
WATCH OUT!!

x 2

Solving by dividing by a negative #

Divide each side by the same negative number and
reverse the inequality symbol.

2x 6
-2

A.K.A
WATCH OUT!!

-2

x3

WTF???