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Inequalities describe relationships where one quantity is not equal to another, and they
express comparisons between values. There are several types of inequalities that represent
different conditions. The common types are:

1. Strict Inequalities:

x > y : x is greater than y

x < y : x is less than y
2. Non-Strict Inequalities:

x ≥ y : x is greater than or equal to y

x ≤ y : x is less than or equal to y
3. Compound Inequalities: These involve two inequalities connected by "and" or "or":

"And" Compound Inequality: a ≤ x < b (This means x is greater than or equal to a

and less than b)

"Or" Compound Inequality: x < a or x > b (This means x is either less than a or
greater than b)

4. Absolute Value Inequalities: These are inequalities involving absolute values, which
express a distance from a given point:

∣x∣ < a: The value of x is less than a units from 0, i.e., −a < x < a
∣x∣ ≥ a: The value of x is greater than or equal to a units from 0, i.e., x ≤ −a or
x≥a

Examples of Conditions:
1. 2x − 3 ≥ 5: The condition is that 2x − 3 must be greater than or equal to 5.
2. x2 < 4: The condition is that x2 must be less than 4, implying −2 < x < 2.
3. 3x + 1 > 0: The condition is that 3x + 1 must be strictly greater than 0, implying x >
− 13 .
​

Inequalities are fundamental in algebra, calculus, optimization, and many areas of

mathematics, and they describe various constraints and limits within problem-solving.

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Concept of Fractional Numbers and Inequalities

a
A fractional number (or fraction) represents a part of a whole and is written as b , where: ​

a is the numerator (the top number),

b is the denominator (the bottom number, and b  0).

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Fractions can be positive or negative, and they can be represented in different forms such as
proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.

When dealing with inequalities involving fractional numbers, the key is to handle fractions
properly while solving, and also to apply rules for inequality manipulation.

Types of Fractions:
1. Proper Fraction: ab where a ​ < b (numerator is smaller than denominator).
3 2
Example: 4 , 5
​ ​

2. Improper Fraction: ab where a ​ ≥ b (numerator is greater than or equal to denominator).

Example: 53 , 74
​ ​

3. Mixed Fraction: A whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Example: 2 12 , 5 34
​ ​

Working with Fractions in Inequalities

When solving inequalities that involve fractions, the general process is similar to solving
regular algebraic inequalities. However, there are special rules when dealing with fractions,
such as:

1. Multiplying or Dividing by a Positive Fraction:

If you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a positive fraction, the
direction of the inequality does not change.

Example:
1
x>3 Multiply both sides by 2 x > 6
2
​

2. Multiplying or Dividing by a Negative Fraction:

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 If you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a negative fraction, the
direction of the inequality reverses.

Example:
1
− x<2 Multiply both sides by − 3 x > −6
3
​

3. Cross-Multiplying:
a c
When you have a fractional inequality like b > d , you can cross-multiply to
​ ​

eliminate the fractions, but you must be careful:

If both fractions are positive or both negative, the inequality direction stays the
same.

If one fraction is positive and the other is negative, the inequality direction
reverses.

Example:
2 4
< Cross-multiply 2 × 5 < 3 × 4 ⇒ 10 < 12 (True!)
3 5
​ ​

Solving Inequalities Involving Fractions:

Let’s solve a few examples to better understand how to deal with fractions in inequalities.

Example 1: Solving a Basic Fractional Inequality

Solve:

2
x + 4 < 10
3
​

Step 1: Subtract 4 from both sides.

2
x<6
3
​

Step 2: Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 23 , which is 32 . Note that because we are
​ ​

multiplying by a positive fraction, the inequality direction does not change.

3
x<6× =9
2
​

Final Answer:

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 x<9

Example 2: Solving an Inequality with a Negative Fraction

Solve:

1
− x≥3
4
​

Step 1: Multiply both sides by −4. Since we are multiplying by a negative number, flip the
inequality sign:

x ≤ −12

Final Answer:

x ≤ −12

Example 3: Solving an Inequality with Mixed Fractions

Solve:

1
2 x+3≥6
2
​

Step 1: Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction:

1 5
2 =
2 2
​ ​

So the inequality becomes:

5
x+3≥6
2
​

Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides:

5
x≥3
2
​

2 5
Step 3: Multiply both sides by 5 (the reciprocal of 2 ), and since it's positive, the inequality
​ ​

direction stays the same:

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 2 6
x≥3× =
5 5
​ ​

Final Answer:

6
x≥
5
​

Example 4: Solving a Compound Inequality

Solve:

1
≤x<2
3
​

1
This inequality means that x is greater than or equal to 3 and less than 2.
​

Step 1: To eliminate the fractions, multiply the entire inequality by 3 (since it's a positive
number, the inequality signs remain the same):

1 ≤ 3x < 6

Step 2: Divide the entire inequality by 3:

1
≤x<2
3
​

Final Answer:

1
≤x<2
3
​

This is the same as the original inequality!

Key Takeaways for Solving Fractional Inequalities:

Multiply or divide by positive fractions: The inequality direction stays the same.

Multiply or divide by negative fractions: The inequality direction reverses.

Cross-multiply with care: Ensure the correct sign for each fraction and the appropriate
handling of the inequality sign.

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 Clear fractions: Often multiply through by the least common denominator (LCD) to
eliminate fractions for easier solving.

In any inequality involving fractions, always pay attention to the signs and perform
operations carefully to avoid mistakes, especially when multiplying or dividing by negative
fractions.

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Comprehensive Guide to Fractions and Inequalities for Exam

Preparation
In preparing for exams that involve fractions and inequalities, you'll encounter a wide
variety of problem types. This guide covers more examples, detailed concepts, and step-by-
step solutions to help you understand how to tackle these questions with confidence.

1. Solving Linear Inequalities Involving Fractions

Concept: You often encounter linear inequalities with fractions where you need to isolate the
variable. When working with fractions, you’ll need to either multiply or divide both sides by
the same number, but remember to reverse the inequality sign if you multiply or divide by a
negative number.

Example 1: Solve:

2
x+1≥4
5
​

Step 1: Subtract 1 from both sides:

2
x≥3
5
​

Step 2: Multiply both sides by 52 (the reciprocal of 25 ):

​ ​

5 15
x≥3× =
2 2
​ ​

Final Answer:

15
x≥ or x ≥ 7.5
2
​

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2. Solving Inequalities with Negative Fractions

When you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number or fraction, you must
reverse the inequality sign.

Example 2: Solve:

3
− x≤6
4
​

Step 1: Multiply both sides by − 43 . Since we’re multiplying by a negative fraction, we reverse
​

the inequality sign:

4
x≥6×− = −8
3
​

Final Answer:

x ≥ −8

3. Dealing with Complex Fractions in Inequalities

A complex fraction is a fraction where the numerator, denominator, or both are fractions
themselves. To solve inequalities with complex fractions, simplify the fractions first, then
solve.

Example 3: Solve:

2
≥4
3x
​

Step 1: Multiply both sides by 3x (assuming x > 0 to avoid reversing the inequality):

2 ≥ 4 × 3x ⇒ 2 ≥ 12x

Step 2: Divide both sides by 12:

2 1
x≤ =
12 6
​ ​

Final Answer:

1
x≤
6
​

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4. Solving Rational Inequalities

A rational inequality involves expressions with fractions (rational functions) on both sides.
These are typically solved by first eliminating the fractions and then finding the solution set
by considering critical points or intervals.

Example 4: Solve:

x+1
<0
x−2
​

Step 1: Find the values of x that make the numerator or denominator zero:

x+1=0 ⇒ x = −1
x−2=0 ⇒ x=2

So, the critical points are x = −1 and x = 2.

Step 2: These critical points divide the number line into intervals. Test the sign of x+1
x−2
in each ​

interval:
−2+1 −1 1
Interval (−∞, −1): Choose x = −2, −2−2
​ = −4
​ = 4
​ > 0.
0+1 1
Interval (−1, 2): Choose x = 0, 0−2
​ = −2
​ = − 12 < 0. ​

3+1 4
Interval (2, ∞): Choose x = 3, 3−2
​ = 1
​ = 4 > 0.

Step 3: From the sign test, we know that x+1

x−2
​ < 0 in the interval (−1, 2).
Final Answer:

−1 < x < 2

5. Solving Compound Inequalities Involving Fractions

A compound inequality involves two inequalities connected by "and" or "or". When dealing
with compound inequalities with fractions, the same rules apply as in regular inequalities,
but you need to keep both parts of the inequality in mind.

Example 5: Solve:

1 3
≤x+1<
2 4
​ ​

Step 1: Subtract 1 from all parts of the inequality:

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 1 3
−1≤x< −1
2 4
​ ​

1 1
− ≤x<−
2 4
​ ​

Final Answer:

1 1
− ≤x<−
2 4
​ ​

6. Solving Absolute Value Inequalities Involving Fractions

When solving absolute value inequalities involving fractions, split the inequality into two
cases based on the definition of absolute value.

Example 6: Solve:

x
<2
3
​ ​ ​

Step 1: Write the inequality as two separate inequalities:

x
−2< <2
3
​

Step 2: Multiply all parts of the inequality by 3 (since it's positive, the inequality signs remain
unchanged):

−6 < x < 6

Final Answer:

−6 < x < 6

7. Solving Inequalities with Mixed Numbers

Sometimes, inequalities involve mixed numbers. To solve these, convert the mixed numbers
into improper fractions first.

Example 7: Solve:

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 1
2 x+5>8
4
​

Step 1: Convert 2 14 to an improper fraction:

​

1 9
2 =
4 4
​ ​

Now the inequality becomes:

9
x+5>8
4
​

Step 2: Subtract 5 from both sides:

9
x>3
4
​

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 49 :

​

4 12 4
x>3× = =
9 9 3
​ ​ ​

Final Answer:

4
x>
3
​

Key Strategies for Solving Fractional Inequalities

Multiply by the reciprocal to eliminate fractions, remembering to flip the inequality
when multiplying by negative numbers.

Cross-multiply carefully when comparing two fractions, and remember to reverse the
inequality sign when necessary.

Check for critical points in rational inequalities (where the numerator or denominator
equals zero).

Consider intervals in compound inequalities to determine the solution set.

Convert mixed numbers into improper fractions to simplify the process.

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Practice Problems for Review:
1. Solve: 35 x − 4
​ ≥6
2. Solve: − 12 x ​ <7
3. Solve: 23 ​ ≤ x
5
​ < 4
3
​

4. Solve: x3 ​ >5
5. Solve: x4
​ ​ ​ ≥3

This should give you a comprehensive view of how to solve fractional inequalities. Keep
practicing these steps and examples to solidify your understanding!

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Summary of Fractions and Inequalities

In this topic, we've explored how fractions and inequalities intersect in various
mathematical problems. Understanding how to manipulate fractions within inequalities is
key for solving a wide range of algebraic problems, from basic linear inequalities to more
complex rational and absolute value inequalities. Here's a summary of the essential concepts
and methods we've covered.

**1. Fractions Overview

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as ab , where a is the numerator
​

(the top number) and b is the denominator (the bottom number, and b  0).
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Types of Fractions:

Proper Fraction: ab where a ​ < b.

Improper Fraction: ab where a ​ ≥ b.
Mixed Fraction: A whole number and a proper fraction combined.

**2. Basic Rules of Inequalities

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An inequality compares two expressions, showing that one is larger or smaller than the
other. The common inequality signs are:

> (greater than)

< (less than)
≥ (greater than or equal to)
≤ (less than or equal to)

**3. Handling Inequalities with Fractions

To solve inequalities involving fractions, we must use properties of inequalities while
considering whether we are multiplying or dividing by positive or negative numbers.

Multiplying/Dividing by Positive Fractions: The inequality direction stays the same.

Example: If 12 x ​ > 3, multiply both sides by 2 to get x > 6.

Multiplying/Dividing by Negative Fractions: The inequality direction reverses.

Example: If − 13 x ​ < 2, multiply both sides by -3 to get x > −6.

**4. Solving Basic Linear Inequalities with Fractions

For inequalities like 23 x + 4
​ ≤ 10, follow these steps:
Step 1: Isolate the term involving the variable (subtract or add constants).

Step 2: Multiply or divide both sides by the fraction’s reciprocal to clear the fraction.

Step 3: Solve for the variable and write the solution.

**5. Working with Negative Fractions

When inequalities involve negative fractions, remember that multiplying or dividing by a
negative number flips the inequality sign. For example:

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 Solve − 34 x
​ ≤ 6. Multiply by − 43 to get x ≥ −8.
​

**6. Complex Fractions in Inequalities

A complex fraction has fractions in the numerator, denominator, or both. To solve:

1. Simplify the complex fraction.

2. Solve the inequality as you would for a regular fraction.

2
Example: Solve 3x ​ ≥ 4:
Multiply by 3x (assuming x > 0) to eliminate the fraction: 2 ≥ 12x.
Then solve for x.

**7. Rational Inequalities

Rational inequalities involve fractions on both sides, and often require:

Identifying critical points where the numerator or denominator equals zero.

Testing intervals between critical points to determine where the inequality holds true.

Example: Solve x+1

x−2
​ < 0:
The critical points are x = −1 and x = 2.
Test intervals: (−∞, −1), (−1, 2), and (2, ∞).

The solution is −1 < x < 2.

**8. Compound Inequalities

Compound inequalities involve two inequalities connected by "and" or "or."

"And" Compound Inequality: The solution set is the overlap of the two inequalities.

Example: 12 ​ ≤x+1< 3
4
​leads to − 12 ≤ x < − 14 .
​ ​

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 "Or" Compound Inequality: The solution set is the union of the solutions to both
inequalities.

Example: x < −3 or x ≥ 5.

**9. Absolute Value Inequalities Involving Fractions

For inequalities involving absolute values, split the inequality into two cases based on the
definition of absolute value:

If ∣A∣ < b, then −b < A < b.

If ∣A∣ ≥ b, then A ≤ −b or A ≥ b.

Example: Solve x3 ​ ​ ​ < 2:

x
Write −2 < 3
​ < 2.
Multiply by 3: −6 < x < 6.

**10. Solving Mixed Number Inequalities

Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions before solving. For example, for 2 14 x + 5
​ ≥8
:

1. Convert 2 14 to 94 .
​ ​

2. Solve 94 x + 5 ≥ 8 as a regular inequality.

Key Strategies for Solving Fractional Inequalities

Clear fractions: Multiply through by the least common denominator (LCD) to eliminate
fractions before solving.

Pay attention to sign: When multiplying or dividing by a negative fraction, always

reverse the inequality sign.

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 Test intervals: For rational inequalities, use test points to determine which intervals
satisfy the inequality.

Solve compound inequalities: Solve each part separately, and combine the results
logically ("and" or "or").

Practice Problems Recap

1. Solve 35 x − 4 ≥ 6.
2. Solve − 12 x ​ < 7.
3. Solve 23 ≤ x
5
​ < 43 .
​

4. Solve x3 ​ > 5.
5. Solve x4​ ​ ​ ≥ 3.

Final Thoughts
Mastering the interaction between fractions and inequalities is crucial for handling algebraic
problems, especially in contexts like optimization, graphing, and rational functions. The key
is to:

1. Isolate the variable using fraction manipulation (multiplying/dividing by the reciprocal,

simplifying complex fractions).

2. Handle sign changes carefully when dealing with negative numbers and fractions.

3. Check intervals and critical points in rational and absolute value inequalities.

By practicing these concepts and solving a variety of problems, you'll develop the skills
needed to solve complex inequalities with fractions confidently in exams.

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