Linear inequalities are a In Class 11 CBSE NCERT

fundamental concept in Mathematics Chapter 6, Linear

mathematics with a wide range of Inequalities are defined as
applications. By understanding equations that compare two
the various concepts and expressions using an inequality
methods for solving linear sign (<, >, ≤, ≥, ≠). These
inequalities, students can develop inequalities can be solved using a
the skills necessary to solve variety of methods, including
complex problems in a variety of algebraic methods, graphical
fields. methods, and numerical methods.

Conclusion Algebraic Methods

Model real-world problems, such Algebraic methods for solving

as predicting demand for a linear inequalities involve
product or determining the manipulating the inequality to
optimal production schedule for a isolate the variable on one side of
factory. the inequality. For example, to
solve the inequality 3x - 5 < 2, we
would add 5 to both sides of the
inequality and then divide both
Solve optimization problems, sides by 3 to get x < 3.
such as maximizing profits or
minimizing costs.

Graphical Methods
Determine the feasible region for
a system of linear equations.
Graphical methods for solving
linear inequalities involve plotting
the inequality on a number line or
Linear inequalities have a wide coordinate plane. The solution of
range of applications in the inequality is the set of all
mathematics, science, and values of the variable that lie on
engineering. For example, linear one side of the boundary line or
inequalities can be used to: curve.

Applications: For example, to solve the

inequality x + 2y > 5, we would
first graph the equation x + 2y =
Multiplying or dividing both sides 5. This equation represents a line
of an inequality by a negative on the coordinate plane. We then
number reverses the direction of shade the region above the line,
the inequality. since this is the region that
satisfies the inequality x + 2y > 5.

Multiplying or dividing both sides

of an inequality by a positive Numerical Methods
number does not change the
direction of the inequality.
Numerical methods for solving
linear inequalities involve
Adding or subtracting the same evaluating the inequality for
number to both sides of an different values of the variable to
inequality does not change the see if the inequality is true or
direction of the inequality. false. This method is often used
to solve inequalities that are
difficult or impossible to solve
using algebraic or graphical
Important Properties: Linear Inequalities methods.

Numerical methods: These For example, to solve the

methods involve evaluating the inequality e^x > 2, we could
inequality for different values of evaluate the inequality for
the variable to see if the different values of x. We would
inequality is true or false. find that the inequality is true for
all values of x greater than ln(2).

Graphical methods: These

methods involve plotting the Important Questions
inequality on a number line or
coordinate plane.

Here are some important

questions on different topics in
Algebraic methods: These linear inequalities:
methods involve manipulating the
inequality to isolate the variable
on one side of the inequality.
Algebraic Methods

Solving Linear Inequalities:

Solve the inequality 2x + 5 > 3x -
1.

Linear inequalities in two

variables: These inequalities
involve two variables. Solve the inequality |x - 2| < 5.

Linear inequalities in one variable: Solve the inequality x^2 + 2x - 3

These inequalities involve only < 0.
one variable.

Graphical Methods
Types of Linear Inequalities:

Graph the inequality 2x + y > 3.

Definition: A linear inequality is an
equation that compares two
expressions using an inequality
Graph the inequality x^2 - y^2 <
sign (<, >, ≤, ≥, ≠).
4.

Here is a systematic and point-

Graph the inequality |x - y| < 1.
wise summary of the various
concepts of linear inequalities
from Class 11 CBSE NCERT
textbooks: Numerical Methods

Systematic and Point-Wise Solve the inequality sin x > 0.5.

Summary

Solve the inequality log(x) > 1.

Solve the inequality x^3 - 2x^2 +
x - 1 < 0.