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real number, then 'a' is either positive or negative or zero. When ‘a’ is positive, we write a > 0 which is read ‘a is greater than zero.' When ‘a’ is negative, we
write a < 0 which is read 'a is less than zero'. If ‘a’ is zero, we write a = 0 and in this case, ‘a’ is neither positive nor negative.The two signs ‘>' and ‘<' are
write a < 0 which is read 'a is less than zero'. If ‘a’ is zero, we write a = 0 and in this case, ‘a’ is neither positive nor negative.The two signs ‘>' and ‘<' are
called the signs of inequalities.Notations:‘>' means ‘greater than'‘<' means ‘less than'‘ ' means ‘greater than or equal to'‘ ' means ‘less than or equal
to'DEFINITION: For any two non-zero real numbers a and b,(i)a is said to be greater than b when a –b is positive and(ii)a is said to be less than b when a –b
is negative.These two statements are written as (i)a > b when a –b > 0 and(ii)a < b when a –b < 0. For example,3 is greater than 2 because 3 –2 = 1 and 1 is
greater than zero. –3 is less than –2 because –3 –(–2) = –1 and –1 is less than zero.Certain properties and useful results pertaining to inequalities are given
below. A thorough understanding of these properties/results is very essential for being able to solve problems pertaining to Inequalities.[In the following list of
properties and results, numbers like a, b, c, d, etc. are REAL]-For any two real numbers a and b, either a > b or a < b or a = b.-If a > b, then b < a.-If a < b,
then a b and if a > b, then a b.-If a > b and b > c, then a > c.-If a < b and b < c, then a < c.-If a > b, then a c > b c.-If a > b and c > 0 then ac > bc.-If a <
b and c > 0, then ac < bc-If a > b and c < 0, then ac < bc.-If a < b and c < 0, then ac > bc.-If a > b and c > d, then a + c > b + d.-If a < b and c < d, then a + c <
b + d.-The square of any real number is always greater than or equal to 0.-The square of any NON-ZERO real number is always greater than 0.-If a > 0, then
–a < 0 and if a > b, then –a < –b.-If a and b are positive numbers and a > b, then(i)1/a < 1/b,(ii)a/c > b/c if c > 0 and(iii)a/c < b/c if c < 0.-For any two positive
numbers a and b,If a > b, then a2> b2.If a2> b2, then a > b.If a > b, then for any positive value of n, an> bn.-Let, A, G and H be the Arithmetic mean, Geometric
mean and Harmonic mean of n positive real numbers, then A G H, the equality occurring only when the numbers are all equal.-If the sum of two positive
quantities is given, their product is greatest when they are equal; and if the product of two positive quantities is given, their sum is least when they are equal.-
If a > b and c > d, then we cannot say anything conclusively about the relationship between (a –b) and (c –d); depending on the values of a, b, c and d, it is
possible to have (a –b) > (c –d), (a –b) = (c –d) or (a –b) < (c –d)-When two numbers a and b have to be compared, we can use one of the following two
methodsIf both a and b are positive, we can take the ratio a/b and depending on whether a/b is less than, equal to or greater than 1, we can conclude that a is
less than, equal to or greater than b.In other words, for two positive numbers a and bif a/b < 1 then a < bif a/b = 1 then a = bandif a/b > 1 then a > bIf one or
both of a and b are not positive or we do not know whether they are positive, negative or zero, then we can take the difference of a and b and depending on
whether (a –b) is less than, equal to or greater than zero, we can conclude that a is less than, equal to or greater than b.In other words, for any two real
numbers a and bif a –b < 0 then a < b,if a –b = 0 then a = b,andif a –b > 0 then a > b.-For any positive number x 1,.8.2x112x + The equality in
the first part will occur only if x = 1.-For any positive number, the sum of the number and its reciprocal is always greater than or equal to 2, i.e., 2x1x +where x
> 0. The equality in this relationship will occur only when x = 1.Absolute Value:(written as |x| and read as "Modulus of x")For any real number x, the absolute
value is defined as follows:x if x 0 and–x if x < 0|x| =
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x 03. x + y x + y 4. x – y x –y 5.– x x x 6. x •y = x • y 7.)0y(;yxyx =8. x 2= x2In inequalities, the variables will generally
take a range of values unlike the case of equations where the variables will, in general, take one value or a discrete set of values (In some specific cases, the
variables may take only one value).Interval Notation:Generally, the solution set or the range of values satisfied by inequalities are not discrete. So it is
important to understand the “interval notation”.(a, b) read as “open interval a, b” means all real numbers between a and b excluding a and b (a < b).[a, b] read
as “closed interval a, b” means all real numbers between a and b including a and b (a < b). [a, b)means all numbers between a and b, with a being included
and b excluded (a > b).The problems on Inequalities normally fall in 3 categories :(a)consisting of first degree expression in x.(b)consisting of second degree
expressions in x, directly in the problem or consisting single expression which reduces to quadratic expression.(c)consisting of expressions including
expressions in x, directly in the problem or consisting single expression which reduces to quadratic expression.(c)consisting of expressions including
"modulus".An example of each variety is taken below.Examples:3.01.Express all real numbers between 1 and 7 in the interval form where(i)1 and 7 are
included, (ii)1 and 7 are excluded, (iii) 1 is included and 7 is excluded and (iv)1 is excluded and 7 is included. Sol.(i)[1, 7] i.e., 1 x 7 and x is a real number,
(ii)(1, 7) i.e., 1 < x < 7 and x is a real number, (iii) [1, 7) i.e., 1 x < 7 and x is a real number and (iv)(1, 7] i.e., 1 < x 7 and x is a real number. 3.02.Express in
the interval notation.(i)all positive real numbers,(ii)all negative real numbers,(iii)all non-zero real numbers, and(iv)all real numbers. Sol.(i)(0, + ) or simply (0,
) i.e., 0 < x < As we cannot write the greatest positive real number, we use the symbol (infinity),(ii)(– , 0) i.e., – < x < 0,(iii)(– , 0) (0, )Here zero is
excluded and the symbol “ ” stands for union of two sets and (iv)(– , ) is the notation and this would include all real numbers. 3.03.If 5x + 9 > 3x + 19, what
is the range of values x can take?Sol.5x + 9 > 3x + 19 5x –3x > 19 –9 2x > 10 x > 5.Interval notation is (5, ).3.04.Solve the inequalities which hold
simultaneously:3x + 19 < 25 and 7x + 8 < 29.Sol.3x + 19 < 25 →(1)7x + 8 < 29 →(2)(1) 3x < 25 –19 3x < 6 x < 2 →(3)(2) 7x < 29 –8 7x < 21 x < 3
→(4)We have to take the intersection of (3) and (4), i.e., (x < 2) (x < 3) is x < 2.Interval notation is (– , 2).3.05.Which of these two numbers, 1011and 1110 is
greater?Sol.Let a = 1110and b = 1011.Consider ba= 11101011= 101x101110 ba=.1010)10/11(+As (1 + 1/x)xlies between 2 and 2.8, for all positive
values of x, (1 + 1/10)10, cannot exceed 2.8.So (1 + 1/10)10< 2.8 i.e. ,1108.210)10/11(10 +as 1ba , a < b i.e.1110< 1011.3.06.Solve the simultaneous
inequalities:13x + 4 < 5x + 20 and 12x + 5 > 9x + 14.Sol.13x + 4 < 5x + 20 →(1)12x + 5 > 9x + 14 →(2)(1) 13x –5x < 20 –4 8x < 16 x < 2 →(3)(2) 12x –
9x > 14 –5 3x > 9 x > 3 →(4)The intersection of (3) and (4) i.e., (x < 2) (x > 3) is empty. This is because we cannot find a number less than 2 and at the
same time greater than 3.(The student can understand this on the number line). Hence the given inequalities have no solutions.– 23
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degree. As such it may not work out this way. So we identify the “hidden perfect square” in it. We rewrite the expression as,(x2+ 2(x) (2) + 22) + 15 0 (x +
2)2+ 15 0.As (x + 2)2 0 for all x R,(x + 2)2+ 15 15 > 0.So, (x +2)2+ 15 > 0 for all x R.Hence all real numbers would satisfy this expression. The interval
notation is (– , )3.08.Solve for x if x2–7x +12 > 0.Sol.x2–7x + 12 > 0 (x –3) (x –4) > 0 x –3 > 0 and x –4 > 0or x –3 < 0 and x –4 < 0i.e., x > 3 and x > 4or x
< 3 and x < 4i.e., x > 4 or x < 3i.e., all values of x < 3 or all values of x > 4 satisfy the inequality.In general, we can note the following rules for quadratic
inequalities:A quadratic inequality of the type (x –p) (x –q) < 0is satisfied by all values of x that lie between p and q. In other words, p < x < q will satisfy the
inequality.A quadratic inequality of the type (x –p) (x –q) > 0is not satisfied by any value of x that lies between p and q. In other words, p < x < q will not satisfy
the inequality. So, all values from – to + except those that lie between p and q will satisfy the inequality.3.09.Solve for x: 04x7x212x8x22 −++−Sol.Let f(x) =
04x7x212x8x22 −++−We resolve the numerator and denominator into linear factors. Now, 0)4x()1x2()2x()6x()x(f +−−−=.We multiply and divide the expression,
with (2x –1) (x + 4)[Note: cross multiplying should not be done as we arenot sure of the sign of the expression in denominator]i.e
0)4x()1x2()4x()1x2()2x()6x(22 +−+−−−i.e. (x –6) (x –2) (2x –1) (x + 4) < 0(as the denominator is positive).We find the zeros (or roots) of the expression
and place them on the number line in order. We see that there are 5 sections on the number line indicated as In region (a) the expression is positive since
each of (x + 4), (2x –1), (x –2), (x –6) is negative while in (b), the expression is negative as x + 4 is positive while all other 3 terms are negative.Similarly the
each of (x + 4), (2x –1), (x –2), (x –6) is negative while in (b), the expression is negative as x + 4 is positive while all other 3 terms are negative.Similarly the
sign of expression can be evaluated in each region, and we conclude that in (c) it is positive, (d) is negative and in (e) it is positive.As we want the expression
to take a “negative sign”, the solution set is the union of sections (b) and (d). The interval notation is (–4, 1/2) (2, 6)3.10.If0x12xx3 −+, then the range of real
values of x isSol.( )02xx2xx32 +−−()( )( )02xx1x2x3 +−+ x(x + 2)(x –1)(3x + 2) > 0The critical points are –2,32−, 0, 1The expression is positive at the
ranges marked with a + sign Solution is (– , –2) −0,32 (1, )3.11.Solve the inequality x + 8 > –4.Sol.As modulus of any quantity is non-
negative, further any non-negative quantity being greater than –4, any real number x, would satisfy the inequality. Symbolically, x + 8 0 > –4. So x + 8 >
–4 for all x R. So all real numbers (R) form the solution set. The interval notation is (– , )3.12.Solve for x : 2x2+ 5x + 8 < –5.Sol. Any quantity less than –
5 has to be negative. This means 2x2+ 5x + 8 should be negative. But modulus of a quantity cannot be negative. So no solution for this inequality. The
notation for this is that of empty set, .3.13.Solve for x: x –8 = 10Sol.(x –8) = 10 or –(x –8) = 10 x = 18 or x = –2If p > 0, x –a = p x = a + p or x = a –p
3.14.Solve for x: x + 5 > 15Sol.By definition of modulus, x + 5 = − ++−− ++5xor05xif)5x(5xor05xif5xHere we have to consider the two cases x
> –5 and x < –5.+ |–|+|–|+–41/2 2 6abcde– a ,c ,d ,e .andb ,-21+++0
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[email protected] : www.time4education.comSM1002010/24Case (i):x > –5 |x + 5| > 15 x + 5 > 15 x > 10.Since x > 10 falls within the range of x > –
5, this is an admissible range of values of x.Case (ii):x < –5 |x + 5| > 15 –(x + 5) > 15 x < –20x < –20 is also admissible as it agrees with x < –5Hence x >
10 and x < –20 are values of x that satisfy the given inequality.3.15.Find the maximum value of f(x) = 13 –|7 + x|; x R.Sol.f(x) = 13 –|7 + x| is maximum when
|7 + x| is minimum. As the minimum value of |7 + x| is 0, the maximum value of f(x)is 13.Some useful models:Quite often, when dealing with positive real
numbers we come across situations where the sum (or product) of certain variables is given and we are required to maximise (or minimise) the product (or
sum) of the same. We illustrate the technique involved with a couple of examples.Model 1: If ax + by = k where a, b, x, y are all positive, maximise xmynwhere
m and n are positive integers.3.16.If 5x + 2y = 15 then find the maximum value of x3y2?Sol.Consider the expression = 33x5 22y2 Now
the sum of the all the factors of the above expression is 3 3x5+ 2 2y2i.e., 5x + 2y = 15 Sum of the factors is constant then x3y2is
maximum when the factors are equal. 3x5= 2y2= 5y2x5+3x5= 2y2= 3x =59; y = 3The maximum value of x3y2is359 (3)2= 9359 =
1256561Note :When the expression ax + by is constant, the maximum value of xmynis realized when nbymax=.Model 2:If xmyn= k where x > 0, y > 0 and m and
n are positive integers, minimise ax + by where a > 0, b > 0.3.17.If x5y3= 5523then the minimum value of 2x + 3y isSol.Given x5y3= 5523Consider
55x2 33y3 The LHS is the product of 8 factors then the sum of the factors i.e. 2x + 3y will have its minimum value, when all these
factors are equal i.e., 5x2= 3y3 y = 5x2 x5y3= 5523x535x2 = 5523x8= 3335252.5x8= 58 x = 5 y = 5x2= 2 The minimum value of 2x + 3y = 2(5) +
3(2) = 10 + 6 = 16Note:When the expression xmynis constant, the minimum value of ax + by is realized when .nbymax=Model 3: The greatest value of (a –x)m
(b + x)n, for any real value of x numerically less than a, b and m, n z+, occurs when nxbmxa+=−or at x = nmbman+−.3.18.Find the maximum value of (9 –x)2(–4
+ x)3.Sol.m = 2, n = 3 are positive integers. The given expression is maximum when =−2x934x− x = 7 The maximum value is (9 –7)2(–4 + 7)3= 2233=
108Model 4:If a, b are two positive numbers, the mean of their mthpowers (say M) and the mthpower of their mean (say P) are related as follows, depending
108Model 4:If a, b are two positive numbers, the mean of their mthpowers (say M) and the mthpower of their mean (say P) are related as follows, depending
on the value of M. (i)If m < 0 or m > 1, then P is less than or equal to M.i.e., + +2ba2bammm(For example,
+ +2ba2ba222The equality holds if a = b.(ii)If m = 0 or 1, then P = Mi.e.,2ba2ba000+= +=1 and 2ba2ba111+= += 2ba+(iii)If 0
< m < 1, then M is less than or equal to P.
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[email protected] : www.time4education.comSM1002010/25i.e., 2bamm+≤ m2ba +(For example, 2ba2ba+ +). The equality holds if a = b.This
rule can be extended for 3 or more quantities. If a > 0, b > 0, c > 0. then (i)If m < 0 or m > 1, 3cba3cbammmm++ ++. The equality holds if a = b =
c.(ii)if m = 0 or 1, 3cba3cbammmm++= ++(iii)if 0 < m < 1, mmmm3cba3cba ++ ++. The equality holds if a = b = c.Model 5: The
minimum value of )cx()bx()ax(+++is a –c +b –c +2)cb()ca(−−and the corresponding value of x is c)cb()ca(−−−.3.19.Find the minimum value of x2)x6()x3(+++.Sol.The
minimum value of the given expression is a –c + b –c + 2)cb()ca(−−Here a = 3, b = 6, c = 2i.e, 3 –2 + 6 –2 + 2 )26)(23(−−= 5 + 2 4= 93.20.If x 0, then find the
minimum value of the expression ( )()2xx18x6+++.Sol.The minimum value of the given expression is a –c + b –c + ( )( )cbca2−−Here a = 6, b = 18 and c = 2i.e.,
6 –2 + 18 –2 + ( )()218262−−= 4 + 16 + 36)16(42=3.21.If0x12xx3 −+, then the range of real values of x isSol.( )02xx2xx32 +−−()( )( )02xx1x2x3 +−+ x(x + 2)(x
–1)(3x + 2) > 0The critical points are –2,32−, 0, 1The expression is positive at the ranges marked with a + sign Solution is (– , –2) −0,32 (1,
)-21+++0
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Questions, select the correct alternative from the given choices. For the Non-Multiple Choice Questions, write your answer in the box provided.1.2 < x 5
when represented in interval form is(A)(2, 5)(B)[2, 5](C)[2, 5)(D)(2, 5]2.x –2 or x 5 can also be written as (A)[–2, 5](B)(–2, 5)(C)(– , –2] [5, )(D)(– , –2)
(5, )3.If x [1, 7], then which of the following is true?(A)1 < x < 7(B)1 x 7(C)1 x < 7(D)1 < x 74.x < 3 represents which of the following intervals?(A)(3,
)(B)(3, )(C)(– , 3](D)(– , 3)5.All the real numbers lying between –2 and 3 excluding –2 but including 3 is (A)[–2, 3](B)(–2, 3](C)[–2, 3)(D)(–2, 3)6.Which of
the following represents the set of all real numbers lying between 3 and 6 excluding 3 and 6?(A)(3, 6)(B)(3, 6](C)[3, 6)(D)[3, 6]7.A statement p is given below.
Which statement about p is true?p: If a < b, then ac < bc(A)p is truewhen c < 0.(B)p is always false.(C)p is false when c < 0.(D)None of these 8.a and b are
two negative real numbers, then which of the following is always negative?(A)2a + 3b (B)a –b(C)ab(D)ba9.If a and b are two real numbers, then which of the
following is always true?(A)if a > b, then 1ba (B)if a < b, then 1ba (C)If ac > bc, then a > b for c 0(D)None of these10.Which of the following is always true?
(A)If a < b, then a2> b2(B)If a > b, then a2> b2(C)if a < 0, b < 0 and a < b then a2< b2(D)None of these11.The set of real values of x satisfying the inequation x +
3 7 is(A)[4, )(B)(4, )(C)(–8, 4)(D)(– , 4]12.If 5 –2x 6, then x belongs
to(A) ,43(B) −,21(C) ,21(D) ,2313.If4x + 7 > 9, then (A)x > 1(B)65x (C)21x (D)43x 14.Solution set of –
2x –6 0 is(A)x 3(B)x –3(C)x 3(D)x –315.The solution set of (x –3) (x + 5) 0 is(A)[–3, 5](B)[–5, 3](C)(– , –3] [5, )(D)(– , –5) (3, )16.The number
of integral values of x satisfying the inequation x2–7x –18 0 is 17.Which of the following is positive for all x R?(A)x2–6x –7 (B)x2–5x + 6 (C)x2–4x + 8(D)x2–
7x + 12 18.If x is a negative real number, then the maximum value ofx1x+is19.The number of integral values of x satisfying the inequation |x | < 4 is 20.The
number of integral solutions of |x + 3| < 5 is21.The solution of the inequation |2x –3| > –5 is (A){ }(B)R(C) ,25(D)[5, )22.The solution set of the
inequation |3x + 5| < –7 is (A){ }(B)R(C) ,37(D) −,3723.The maximum value of 20 –|x| is.24.For what value of x does the expression
6 + |3 –2x|have its minimum value?25.The number of distinct values of x satisfying the equation |x + 3| + |x –5| = 0 is.
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[email protected] : www.time4education.comSM1002010/27Exercise –3(a)Directions for questions 1 to 30: For the Multiple Choice Questions,
select the correct alternative from the given choices. For the Non-Multiple Choice Questions, write your answer in the box provided.1.Find the real values of x
in the following inequalities:(i)12x –9 < 51(A)(5, )(B)[5, )(C)(− , 5)(D)(– , 5](ii)4 –31x 128 –39x(A)x < 31/2(B)x 31/2(C)x > 31/2(D)x 31/2(iii)9x –13
65 –4x (A)(6, )(B)[6, )(C)(– , 6)(D)(– , 6]2.Find the range of real values of x satisfying the inequalities 5x + 3 8 and 3x + 2 8.(A)[1, 2](B)(1, 2)(C)(1, 2]
(D)[1, 2)3.For which of the following range of values of x is x3–1greater than x2–x?(A)(–3, )(B)(0, )(C)(– , 1) (D)(1, )4.Find the number of integers
satisfying the inequality(x2+ x –6) (x2–x –20) < 0.5.Find the range of the values of y satisfying the inequation.072yy3132 −− y 6.For what values of ‘k’ is the
expression x2–3kx + 2k2+ 4greater than zero for all x R?(A)(–∞, –4)(B)(4, ∞)(C)(–4, 4)(D)(–∞, –4) (4, ∞)7.If 22x5x +−, (x –2), then x (A)(–9, –2)(B)(2, 9)
(C)(– , –9) (–2, )(D)(– , 2) (9, )8.If ,08x6x3x5x222 +−−+then x R, x 2, 4.(A)(–3, 1/2) (2, 4)(B)(– , –3) (2, )(C)(–4, 2)(D)(– , 1/2) (2,
)9.If0x13xx3 −−, then the range of ‘x’ is (A)(3, ∞)(B)(–∞, 0)(C)(0, 3)(D)(–∞, 3)10.Which of the following is 1 are true?(A)4041< 4140 (B)8179>8080(C)4139 <
4040(5)(D)Both (B) and (C)11.If f(x) = min(x –3, x + 2),g(x) = max(x –2, x –3) and h(x) = f(x)+g(x),then find the range of x for which h(x) ≤ 7.(A)(–∞, 0](B)(–∞, 6]
(C)[0, 6](D)[6, ∞)12.If pr = qs= 3, where p, q, r, s are real numbers, then the sum of the squares of p, q, r, s is (Assume p, q, r, s are not necessarily distinct)
(A)at most 18(B)at most 12(C)at least 12(D)at most 1813.If a2+ b2= c2+ d2= 2,then which of the following is/aretrue?(A)ac + bd 2(B)ab + cd 2(C)ad + bc
2(D)(A), (B) and (C)14.If a, b and c are positive real numbers, then the minimum value of 2244baba++ 2244cbcb++ 2244acac+is ______.
(A)4(B)5(C)6(D)315.If x, y, z are positive real numbers, then which one of the following holds?(A)x2+ y2+ z2 xy + yz + zx(B)(x + y) (y + z) (z +x) 8xyz(C)1/x +
1/y > 2/(x + y)(D)(A), (B) and (C)16.If a, b, c are positive real numbers, then which of the following is true?(A)a + b + c ab/c + bc/a + ac/b(B)If a > b then
baabb.ab.a (C)a2+ b2+ c2> 2(ab + bc + ca)(D)Both (A) and (B)17.If x and y are positive numbers satisfying 3x + 4y = 20,then the maximum value of x3y2is.18.If
x and y are positive real numbers and x4y2= 1024, then the least value of x + y is(A)6(B)12(C)9(D)519.If a + b + c = 9, then the maximum value of a2b3c4is
.20.Find the number of integral values that the expression cabcab)cba(2++++can take where a, b and c are the sides of a scalene triangle..21.For three

positive numbers a, b, c, ()()() abc199cc97bb75aa5222++++++cannot be(A)155(B)165(C)180(D)17522.(i)What is the maximum value of 17 –|x –3|?(ii)At
what value of x is |x + 3| –11 minimum?
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[email protected] : www.time4education.comSM1002010/2823.Find the range of x if |x –5| > 7.(A)(–12, 2)(B)(– , –2) (12, )(C)(– , 5)(D)(5,
7)24.What is the difference between the largest and thesmallest integers that satisfythe inequality?13x1−> 4/9 wherex 13?25.Find the range of values of x
for which |x + 3| < 2x –5.(A)(5/2, )(B)(– , 5/2)(C)(8, )(D)(9, )26.Find the range of x such that |x + 1| –3 <2 + x.(A)(–3, ∞)(B)(–4, ∞)(C)(–3, –1)(D)(–1,
∞)27.How many solutions are possible for the inequality|x –3| + |x –4|< 1?(A)3(B)4(C)0(D)Infinitely many28.Find the range of x for which x2+ x –6 ≤|x2–2x|.(A)
[2, ∞)(B)(–∞, 2](C)[0, 2](D)(–∞, –2]29.The minimum value of x –2| + |x –1| + |x + 11| where x is a real numberis.30.The range of values of x such that |2x –1|
–|x + 5| + 3 < 0 is (A) −3,2121,31(B) − −31,(C)(3, ∞)(D) −3,31Exercise –3(b)Directions for questions 1
to 40: For the Multiple Choice Questions, select the correct alternative from the given choices. For the Non-Multiple Choice Questions, write your answer in
the box provided.1.Find the range of real values of x satisfying the inequalities 5x + 9 12 and 4x –7 15.(A) −211,
(B) ,211(C) ,53(D) 211,532.Find out the real values of x in the following inequalities.(i)4x + 3 15(A)(3, )(B)[3, )(C)(– ,
3](D)[3, 15](ii)13x –5 < 21(A)(– , –2)(B)(–2, )(C)(2, )(D)(– , 2)(iii)5 –12x 125 –16x(A)(– , –30](B)(– , 30](C)(– , 90](D)[30, )(iv)17x –9 > 45 +
9x(A)427x (B)x 7(C)427x (D)x 7(v)3x –15 20 + 8x(A)x 7(B)x –7(C)x –7(D)x 73.(i)What is the maximum value of 14 –|2x –5|?(ii)At what value of x
does the expression 13 + |3x –7| have its minimum value?____34.Max (min (x –2, x + 2), min (x –1, x –3) is equal to (A)x + 2(B)x –1(C)x –3(D)x –25.Solve
45x3x +−.(A)(5, )(B) −,323(C)() − − −,5323,(D) − −323,6.Solve: 5x1−> x7.(A)(0, )(B)(– , 0)(C)(– , 0)
635,5(D) 635,57.(i)If02x12xx −−, then the range of ‘x’ is (A)(0, 2)(B)(–∞, 0) (2, ∞)(C)(0, –2)(D)(–2, 2)(ii)The solution of the
inequality 015x8x21x8x522 +−−+is(A) 5,57(B) −57,(C)( )5,357,3 −(D)(3, 5)8.What are the real values of x that
satisfy the inequality x2–5x –24 < 0?(A)(–8, –3)(B)(–3, 8)(C)(–8, 3)(D)(3, 8)9.Solve –< 7.(A)(– , 6)(B)(6, )(C)(– , –6)(D)(–6, )x78−x7−
Advanced Educational Activities Pvt. Ltd.(T.I.M.E.) HO:95B, 2ndFloor, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad –500 003.Tel : 040–40088400 Fax : 040–27847334 email :
[email protected] : www.time4education.comSM1002010/2910.Find the number of positive integers satisfying the inequality (x2+ 7x –30) (x2–5x –14) <
0.11.For which of the following values of x is x3–8 less than x2–2x?(A)(3, )(B)(2, )(C)(– , 3)(D)(– , 2)12.Find the range of values of ‘a’ for which the
expression –x2+ 5ax –4a2–9 is always negative for all x R.(A)(–∞, 2)(B)(–2, 2)(C)(2, ∞)(D)(–∞, –2) (2, ∞)13.Solve 0.(A)[–7, 10](B)[–7, 3) (10, )(C)(–7, 3]
[10, )(D)None of these 14.If x, y and z are positive real numbers and x + y + z = 5, then which of the following is true?(A)(B)(C)(D)15.If x, y, z are positive
real numbers, then the value of + + can be ______.(A)2.5(B)4(C)3.5(D)More than one of above 16.If a, b, c are positive real numbers and a2+ b2+ c2= 4,then
the maximum value of ab + bc + ca is 17.If a, b, c and d are positive real numbers, then the minimum value of {a2(bc + cd + bd) + b2(ac + cd + ad) + c2(ab +
bd + ad) + d2(bc + ac + ab)}/ (abcd) is18.If x, y, z are positive real numbers and x + y + z = 12,then + + cannot be ______.(A)12(B)2(C)3(D)619.If a, b and c
are the three sides of a scalene triangle ABC,then the range of is (A)[1, 2)(B)[1, 2](C)(D)20.If x and y are positive numbers satisfying 2x + 3y = 10,then the
maximum value of x2y3is 21.If x and y are positive real numbers and x3y = 54,then the minimum value of 2x + y is22.If x is an integer, then the minimum value
of |33 –7x|is ______.(A)0(B)5(C)2(D)723.How many integral solutions are there for the inequation 5|x| 4.3x?24.The solution of inequation |x| –4 < 2 + x is(A)
[–1, 3](B)(–∞,–1](C)(–∞, ∞)(D)(–3, ∞)25.What is the difference between the largest and the smallestintegers that satisfythe inequality x1512−> 5 where x
≠15?26.If |3 –5x| < 7 –8x, find the range of all real values of x.(A)(∞,35)(B)(−∞,35)(C)(−∞,1013)(D)(35,1013)27.Solve |x2–14x + 33| > x2–14x + 33 (A)(–11,
–3)(B)(–11, 3)(C)(–3, 11)(D)(3, 11)28.How many solutions does the equation x2+ |x –9| = 9 have?29.For what value of x(x R) is the minimum value of |x + 2|
+ |x –1| + |x + 5| realised?(A)–1(B)–2(C)–3(D)130.How many integral solutions are therefor the inequality |2x –5| + |x –7| < 6?31.The value of |2x +5| + |2x –
7|is at least .32.Find the complete range of values of x for which (x2–x + 1)x< 1.(A)(– , 0)(B)(0, 1)(C)(– , 0) (0, 1)(D)(0, 1) (1, )33.The solution set for the
inequation (x2+ x + 1)x< 1 is(A)(0, )(B)(−1, )(C)(− , 0)(D)(– , −1)34.Find the complete range of values of x for which (x2+ x + 1)2x< 1.(A)(– , 0)(B)(0, )(C)
(1, )(D)(– , –1))x10)(3x()4x)(7x(2−−−+27125xyz 35xyz 33xyz 98xyz yzx2zxy2xyz2x3y3z3ca2bc2ab2cba222++++ 1,21 1,21
Advanced Educational Activities Pvt. Ltd.(T.I.M.E.) HO:95B, 2ndFloor, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad –500 003.Tel : 040–40088400 Fax : 040–27847334 email :
[email protected] : www.time4education.comSM1002010/3035.If x and y are positive numbers satisfying 3x + 5y = 18,and the expression x4y2has its
maximum value, then the value of y is (x, y > 0).(A)3(B)1/4(C)6/5(D)5/636.(i)If x2y3= 6 and x > 0, then the minimum value of 3x + 4y is..(ii)If 2x3y2= (15)3, y > 0
and 2x + 5y has its minimum value, then the value of x is.37.If a, b, and c are positive real numbers, and abc=27, then the minimum value of + + is _____.
(A)36(B)18(C)54(D)2738.Solve: 3.(A) (B)(C)(D)None of these39.Find the range of x for which |2x –x –3|≤x + x.(A)[–1, 3](B)(–∞, –1](C){–1} [1, 3]
(A)36(B)18(C)54(D)2738.Solve: 3.(A) (B)(C)(D)None of these39.Find the range of x for which |2x2–x –3|≤x2+ x.(A)[–1, 3](B)(–∞, –1](C){–1} [1, 3]
(D)40.The range of values of ‘x’ such that |x –2| –|3x + 2| –5 > 0is(A)(B)(2, ∞)(C)(D) Directions for questions 41 to 50:Each question is followed by two
statements, and . Indicate your responses based on the following instructions:Mark (A)if the question can be answered using alone but not using
alone.Mark (B)if the question can be answered using alone but not using alone.Mark (C)if the question can be answered using and together but
not using or alone.Mark (D)if the question cannot be answered even using and together.41.If x and y are real numbers is x > y? .x2> y3 .1/x <
1/y42.Is x 1? . x3 1. . x3 1.43.Is x > y? . x –y > 2 .x + y = 4/x –y44.Is X > Y? .(X –Y) > X. .(Y –X) > Y.45.If P > 2, is PQ < Q? .P >
20. .Q <0.46.Is the integer x > 10? .x2> 121. .x3<1331.47.If x is a positive integer, then what is the value of x? .81< 311x21 + .x2–3x +2 = 048.Is |x
−5| > 3? .x < 8 .x > 249.If r and s are integers, is r greater than s? .r2> s2. .r3> s3.50.Is X > Y? .(X + Y) > X. .(X –Y) > 2Y.422466bbaaba+−

+422466bcbccb+−+422466aaccac+−+15x12x−− 15,457 233,15 −233,457 233,457 )

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