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3 2 Solving Inequalities

This document provides instructions on how to solve one-step and two-step inequalities. It explains that solving inequalities is done using the same steps as solving equations, such as adding or subtracting the same number to both sides of the inequality. However, it notes that when multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the inequality symbol must be reversed. Examples are provided to demonstrate solving inequalities using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as to illustrate the need to reverse the inequality symbol when a negative number is involved.

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3 2 Solving Inequalities

This document provides instructions on how to solve one-step and two-step inequalities. It explains that solving inequalities is done using the same steps as solving equations, such as adding or subtracting the same number to both sides of the inequality. However, it notes that when multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the inequality symbol must be reversed. Examples are provided to demonstrate solving inequalities using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as to illustrate the need to reverse the inequality symbol when a negative number is involved.

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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???

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