Chapter 6

Linear Inequalities
in Two Variables
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 Learning Outcomes

Verify the conjecture about

Represent a situation in the
points in the region that
form of a linear inequality
satisfy a linear inequality
 6.1 Linear Inequalities in
Two Variables

Inequalities are used to describe the 5

relationship between two 4

quantities that are not equal. 3

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1

-2

-3
Inequality can also be represented on -4
a Cartesian plane by shading the -5

region that satiesfies inequality.

 Example 1
Adam wants to buy some revision books and exercise books at a book exhibition.
He finds that the price of a reference book is RM14 and the price of an exercise
book is RM9. The maximum amount of money that Adam can spend is RM100.
Represent the above situation in an appropriate form of linear inequality.

Step 1: Step 2: Write the form of inequalities

Let x= , y=
Represent the maximum weight per tube in the form of a linear inequalities.
 Example 2
Teacher Ain wants to buy mathematics posters to hang in the Mathematics Room.
The cost of a small poster is RM12.50 and for a large poster is RM18.50.
Represent the purchase of both posters in an appropriate form of linear inequality
if the allocation from the school is RM150.00.

Step 1: Step 2: Write the Step 3: Multiply to get

Let x= , y= form of inequalities WHOLE NUMBER
 Verify the conjecture about points in the region
that satisfy a linear inequality

All the points that lie on the

straight line satisfy the equation

All the points that lie in the region

above satisfy the inequality

All the points that lie in the region

below satisfy the inequality y
 Example 3
Draw the straight line y = –2x + 6 for –1 ≤ x ≤ 5. Plot the points (1, −2), (4, −2), (0, 1),
(1, 4), (4, 3) and (2, 6). Determine whether the points plotted satisfy y = –2x + 6,
y > –2x + 6 or y < –2x + 6.

Step 2: Draw straight Step 3: Determine

Step 1: Table x,y line & plot the points whether satisfy
 Example 4
Given the linear equation y = –3x + 6, without drawing the graph of the straight line,
determine whether the given points satisfy y = –3x + 6, y > –3x + 6 or y < –3x + 6.
(a) (2, 5) (c) (–1, 9)

Step 1: Substitute Step 2: Compare Step 3: Determine which

value of x & y into eqn the values eqn or inequality satisfy
Homework ^^
Please complete all Module
Questions 1,2,3 (page 97 & 98)
Learning Outcomes

Determine and shade the

region that satisfies a linear
inequality
 Determine and shade the region that
satisfies a linear inequality

Points that lie in the region above Points that lie on the straight line 𝑦=𝑚𝑥+𝑐
or below a straight line 𝑦=𝑚𝑥+𝑐 including the region above or below
The straight line is drawn using a The straight line is drawn using a solid
dashed line line
 Determine and shade the region that
satisfies a linear inequality

y=2 x=1

Points that lie on the horizontal Points that lie on the vertical
straight line y = 2 straight line x = 1

x=1

y=2
 Example 5
Shade the region that represents each of the following inequalities.
(a) (b)
 Example 6
Draw the graphs and shade the region that represents each of the following inequalities.
(a) (b)
 6.2 Systems of Linear
Inequalities in Two Variables

A combination of two or
more linear inequalities

Table shows an
appropriate inequality
for a certain situation.
 Example 7

SMK Seri Permata is hosting a Leadership Camp during the mid-year holidays. y Form 4
pupils and x Form 5 pupils participate in the camp. The pupils are selected according to
the following conditions:
(a) The total number of participants for the camp is at most 40.
(b) The number of Form 5 pupils is not less than the number of Form 4 pupils.
(c) At least 15 Form 4 pupils participate in the camp. Write all the linear inequalities that
satisfy the above conditions.
 Example 8

A computer shop sells refill ink of brands X and Y for printers. The seller needs to place an order
of x number of refill ink of brand X and y number of refill ink of brand Y which cost RM14 and
RM18 respectively from a supplier. The conditions for the order are as follows:
(a) The total number of ink ordered does not exceed 25 units.
(b) The number of ink of brand Y is at least twice that of brand X.
(c) The number of ink of brand Y is not more than 8 units.
(d) The total purchase does not exceed RM400. Write all the linear inequalities that satisfy the
above conditions.
Determine the conjecture about the
points in the region that satisfy a
system of linear inequalities
 Example 9
Based on the diagram, determine the region that satisfies the inequalities
and

Step 1: Make arrow Step 2: Make arrow Step 3: Shade and

for 1st eqn for 2nd eqn determine region
 Determine and shade the region that
satisfies a system of linear inequalities
 Example 10
Shade the region that satisfies each of the following systems of linear inequalities.
and

Step 1: Make arrow Step 2: Make arrow Step 3: Determine and

for 1st eqn for 2nd eqn shade the region
 Example 11
Draw and shade the region that satisfies the system of linear inequalities 2y ≥ x,
x + y < 4 and x ≥ 0.

Step 1: Convert the linear Step 2: Draw the straight Step 3: Determine and
inequalities to linear equations lines of the equations shade the region
Solve problems involving system of
linear inequalities in two variables
 Example 12
State three linear inequalities that define the shaded region in each of the
following diagrams.
 Example 13
Write three linear inequalities that satisfy the shaded region in each diagram
below
 Example 14
Madam Carol needs to select at most 20 pupils for a choir competition. The number of
girls is at least twice the number of boys.
(a) Write two linear inequalities other than x ≥ 0 and y ≥ 0, which represent the
conditions of the selection of the competitors.
 Example 14
(b) Draw and shade the region that satisfies the above system of linear inequalities.
(c) From the graph, (i) determine the minimum and maximum number of girls when the
number of boys is five. (ii) determine whether the conditions of the selection are adhered to
if eight boys want to participate in the choir competition. Justify your answer.
 Example 15
The maximum number of passengers on a train in a theme park is 30. As a security
measure, the required number of adults is always greater than or equal to the number of
children.
(a) Write two linear inequalities, other than x ≥ 0 and y ≥ 0, which represent the given
situation.
 Example 15
(b) Draw and shade the region that satisfies the above system of linear inequalities.
(c) From the graph, determine the maximum number of children that is allowed to board the
train.
(d) If there are 18 children, can all the children board the train at the same time? Justify your
answer.
Thank you