Advanced Algebra and

Trigonometry 9
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 9
Linear Inequalities and
Application of Linear Function
Enriched Mathematics – Grade 9
Quarter 1 – Self Learning Module 9: Linear Inequalities and Application of
Linear Function
First Edition, 2020

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Advanced Algebra
and Trigonometry
9
Quarter 1
Self – Learning Module 9
Linear Inequalities and
Application of Linear Function
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Enriched Mathematics Grade 9 Self-Learning Module on

Linear Inequalities and Application of Linear Function!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the self-learning module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
self-learning module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the self –
learning module.
 For the Learner:

Welcome to the Enriched Mathematics Self-Learning Module on Linear

Inequalities and Application of Linear Function!

This self-learning module was designed to provide you with fun and
meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace
and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while
being an active learner.

This self-learning module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module. 

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

1. Solve problems involving linear functions.

2. Draw the graph of a linear inequalities.

PRETEST

Direction: Read each problem carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. If the mailing fee (f) is P120.00 flat fee plus P15.00 for each gram (g), write
the equation that relates f to g.
A) f = 15g – 120 C) f = 15g + 120
B) f = 120g – 15 D) f = 120g +15

2. The maximum heart rate during exercise for a 20-year old is 200 beats per
minute, and the maximum heart rate for a 70-year old is 150 beats per
minute (Nordic Track Brochure). What is the equation that shows the
relationship between the maximum heart rate of a person (y) and his/her
age (x)?
A x + y - 220 = 0 C. x - y + 220 = 0
B x - y + 220 = 0 D. x + y + 220 = 0

3. When you buy an item from a credit card on a mail order catalog you pay an
18% sales tax. If you want the item set immediately by a delivery service,
you must pay an additional P100 per order. If x is the cost of the item before
tax and y is the cost of one item sent immediately, then what is the equation
that shows this relationship?
A. y=.18 x +100 C. y=18 x +10
B. y=1.18 x +100 D. y=180 x +10

4. Which of the following point will satisfy the inequality y <2 x−5?
A) ( 3 , 1 ) C) ( 5 , 5 )
B) ( 0 , 0 ) D) ( 2 ,−1 )

5. Describe the graph of y < 2x + 3?

A. Above and on the graph of y = 2x + 3?
B. Below and on the graph of y = 2x + 3?
C) Above the graph of y = 2x + 3?
D) Below the graph of y = 2x + 3?
 RECAP

How to solve the equation of linear function? What are the forms of linear
function and linear equation? How to graph linear function?

LESSON

Solving Problems Involving Linear Functions

Many solutions to real life problems require the use of linear functions. In
this lesson, your skills in interpreting a problem and how to solve it are essential.

Example 1: A TV repairman charges a minimum service fee of P350 and P50 per
hour, thereafter. What is the linear function of service fee by the number of
hours? Find the repair charge for 5 hours.

Solution:

Let s be the service fee and h be the number of hours.

Equation: s=50 h+ 350
s=P 50 ( 5 ) + P 350=P 250+ P 350=P 600

Example 2: Jamie plans to spend P1000 for T-shirts and shorts. If a short costs
P200 and a T-shirt costs P100, find all possible number combinations of T=shirts
and shorts which she can spend her money. Find the equation of the relation.

Solution:

Let t be the number of t-shirts and s be the number of shorts.

Illustrate the possibilities using a table.

t 2 4 6 8
s 4 3 2 1
The equation is 100 t+200 s=1000

Graphs of Linear Inequalities

Let us consider the linear equation y=−2 x +3. The line divides the
coordinate plane into 3 sets of points, the points on the two half-planes and the
points on the line.
 Thus, the set of points can either be in the line y=−2 x +3 or the half-plane
y >−2 x+ 3 (above or right-side the line) or the half-plane y <−2 x+ 3 (below or left-
side of the line).

To illustrate the points not on the line, a dashed line takes the place of the bold line
representing the equation.

Examples:

2
1. Graph y > x−1
3

Procedure:

2
a. Graph the equation y= x −1 with a
3
dashed line.
b. Get one point above the line and
check if it will satisfy the inequality. If the result is a true statement, then
shade the upper plane. If not, shade the lower plane. Let say (0,0),

2
0> ( 0 )−1=−1, a true statement.
3
2
c. Shade the plane above y= x −1
3

2. Graph y ≤ x +2

Procedure:

a. Graph the equation y=x +2.

b. Get one point above the line and

check if it will satisfy the inequality.
If the result is a correct statement, then shade the upper plane. If not,
shade the lower plane. Let say (2, 2),2 ≤2+2=4 , a false statement.

c. Shade the plane below y=x +2

 ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE

Direction: Solve the following problems.

1. The amount of commission c that a salesman gets per month is a function of

his total sales, s. The commission rate on anything he sells is fixed at 5
percent. Write an equation showing the commission as a function of the total
sales.

2. The freezing point of water is 0 ℃ and 32 ℉ and the boiling point is 100 ℃
and 212 ℉ . If c is the temperature in ℃ and f is the temperature in ℉ , find
the function of c in terms of f in the form c=mf +b .

3. Daniel found that the total bill to repair his car is P2,500 for new parts and
P150 per hour for repair service. How much would he spend for a 6 hour
repair job?

4. A fast food outlet has the following chart for its service crew to use in
computing customers’ bills for a value meal of burgers, fries and drinks.

x 1 2 3 4 5
y 99 198 297 39 495
6

a. Write an equation describing the relation between the number of value

meals (x) and the corresponding cost (y).
b. What would be the customer’s bill for 10 value meals?

5. Write an equation describing the relation between the number of hours (x)
playing the Mobile Legend and the amount of data in Mb consumed (y). Use
the equation to complete the table below.

x 1 2 3 4 10 24
y 27 54 81
ACTIVITY 2 KEEP PRACTICING
Direction: Graph the following inequalities.
2
1. y > x +1
3
−2
2. y ≥ x−3
5
3. y <5 x−2
4. y ≤−3 x+ 2
5. y >5 x+ 1

ACTIVITY 3 TEST YOURSELF

Direction: Graph the following inequalities.
1. 2 x+ y ≤ 3
2. 3 x−4 y ≥ 8
3. 5 x−3 y >6
4. 7 x−2 y <10
5. 5 x+ 6 y ≥ 4

WRAP – UP

Enumerate situations or things that are examples of application of linear

function. What are the steps in graphing linear inequalities?

VALUING

Reflection:

There are steps to follow in graphing linear inequalities. Just like in real life,
if we want a well-organized set-up we have to follow correctly the steps or
procedure given. Cite situations that everything became convenient and wonderful
because everyone is following order.
 POSTTEST

Direction: Reach each problem carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. When you buy an item from a credit card on a mail order catalogue you pay
a 10% sales tax. If you want the item set immediately by a delivery service,
you must pay an additional P100 per order. The equation that shows this
relationship is y = 1.10x + 100, where x is the cost of the item before tax and
y is the cost of one item sent immediately. What is the cost of an item priced
P875 and shipped immediately?
A. Php1875.00 B. Php1062.25 C) Php962.50 D. Php975.00

2. If the mailing fee (f) is P150.00 flat fee plus P10.00 for each gram (g), how
much is the fee if you mail 10 grams?
A. Php150 B. Php200 C. P250 D. Php300

3. Describe the graph of y >2 x+3 ?

A. Above and on the graph of y=2 x +3 ?
B. Below and on the graph of y=2 x +3 ?
C. Above the graph of y=2 x +3 ?
D. Below the graph of y=2 x +3 ?

4. Describe the graph of y ≤2 x+ 3?

A. Above and on the graph of y=2 x +3 ?
B. Below and on the graph of y=2 x +3 ?
C. Above graph of y=2 x +3 ?
D. Below the graph of y=2 x +3 ?

5. Which of the following point will satisfy the inequality y ≥2 x−5?

A. ( 0 , 1 ) B. (1,4) C) ( 1 ,5 ) D. (5,5)
 KEY TO CORRECTION

Pretest Posttest Activity 1 LETS’ PRACTICE

1. C 1. B 1. c=0.05 s
5 160
2. A 2. C 2. c= f −
9 9
3. B 3. C 3. 3400
4. B 4. B 4. a . y =99 x b .990
5. D 5. D 5. y=27 x
Activity 2. KEEP PRACTICING

Activity 3. TEST YORSELF

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