WEEK 1

QUARTER 2
Linear Inequalities
Learning Objectives
After going through this week
• differentiate linear inequalities in two variables from linear equations
in two variables;
• solve linear inequalities in two variables;
• illustrate and graph linear inequalities in two variables.
LINEAR INEQUALITY
A linear inequality contains one of the symbols of inequality.
• < less than
• > greater than
• ≤ less than or equal to
• ≥ greater than or equal to

• A linear inequality looks exactly like a linear equation, with the

inequality sign replacing the equality sign.
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LINEAR EQUATION VS LINEAR INEQUALITY

EQUAL VALUE LESS OR

VALUE MORE

ONE SEVERAL
SOLUTION
SOLUTION SOLUTIONS

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COMMON MISCONCEPTION

1. Forgetting to change the

inequality sign when dividing by a
negative number

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COMMON MISCONCEPTION

2. General confusion when

the answer is “-1 > x” or
written with the constant on
the left

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COMMON MISCONCEPTION

3. Unclear of what number is

considered a solution

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Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
A linear inequality can be one or more variables.
A linear inequality in two variables, x and y, can be written in either of

𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 > 𝐶
the following forms.

𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 < 𝐶
𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 ≥ 𝐶
𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 ≤ 𝐶

Where A, B, and C are real numbers and ≠ 0

Examples:
Linear Inequality in Two Linear Equation in Two Variables

2𝑎 − 1 > 𝑏 2𝑎 − 1 = 𝑏
Variables

𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ −10 𝑥 + 𝑦 = −10
4𝑎 – 8 𝑏 + 4 ≥ 0 4𝑎 – 8 𝑏 + 4 = 0
−5𝑐 − 𝑑 < 1 −5𝑐 − 𝑑 = 1
Application:
1. The total amount of 5-peso and 10-peso coins in Gia’s bag is more
than Php 300. Translate the sentence into mathematical statement.

Let : a be the number of 5-peso coins

𝟓𝒂 + 𝟏𝟎𝒃 > 𝟑𝟎0

b be the number of 10-peso coins
Corresponding mathematical
statement
Try this!
1. The sum of 20-peso bills (t) and fifty peso bills (f) is greater than Php
500.

20t + 50f > 500

Try this!
2. In a month, the total amount that a family spends for food (f) and
educational expenses (e) is at most Php 10, 000.

f+e
Application:
2. Min Ho paid at least Php 550 for a tray of extra-large sized eggs and 2
trays of medium-sized eggs. If a tray of XL sized eggs costs 204, what is
the cost of a tray of medium-sized eggs? Find all possible costs.

Let 𝒙 be the cost of the XL size eggs

Step 1: Write the mathematical statement.

𝒚 be the cost of the M size eggs

𝒙 + 𝟐𝒚 ≥ 𝟓𝟓𝟎 the mathematical statement
 𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 550.
Step 2: Find the possible costs of a tray of medium - sized eggs in

𝒙 + 𝟐𝒚 ≥ 𝟓𝟓𝟎
(𝟐𝟎𝟒) + 𝟐𝒚 ≥ 𝟓𝟓𝟎 Substitute 𝑥 with 204 (cost of XL size
Mathematical statement

eggs)
𝟐𝟎𝟒 – 𝟐𝟎𝟒 + 𝟐𝒚 ≥ 𝟓𝟓𝟎 – 𝟐𝟎𝟒

𝟐𝒚 ≥ 𝟑𝟒𝟔
Subtraction Property of Inequality

𝒚 ≥ 𝟏𝟕𝟑
≥ Division Property of Inequality
The possible cost for 1 tray of medium- sized eggs.
Therefore, all the possible costs of a tray of a medium- sized eggs are from
Php 173 and above or (173, +∞).
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Try this!
3. A hotel manager needs to buy beds and chairs. He has a total
budget of P100,000, and each bed costs P8,000 and each chair
costs 2,500. Write an inequality to describe the possible number
of beds and chairs that he can buy. If he buys 6 beds, what is the
maximum number of chairs he can buy?
WORKING INEQUALITY:
Let b= bed, c= chair

8000b + 2500c 100000

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PROBLEM:
If he buys 6 beds, what is the maximum number of chairs he can
buy?
WORKING INEQUALITY:
8000b + 2500c 100000
8000(6) + 2500c 100000
48000 + 2500c 100000
The maximum
2500c 100000-48000
number
2500c 52000
c 20.8 of chairs is 20
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SOLUTIONS OF LINEAR
INEQUALITY
The solution of a linear inequality in two variables (𝑥, 𝑦) are values
of 𝑥 and 𝑦 that makes the statement true when it is substituted to the
given inequality.

inequality 3𝑥 + 𝑦 < 4.
Determine whether the following ordered pairs are solution to the

a). (2, 3)
b). (−3, −3)
Example:

inequality 3𝑥 + 𝑦 < 4.
Determine whether the following ordered pairs are solution to the

a. (2,3) 𝑏. (−3, −3)

3𝑥 + 𝑦 < 4 3𝑥 + 𝑦 < 4
3(2) + (3) < 4 3(−3) + (−3) < 4
6+3<4 −9 + (−3) < 4
9<4 −12 < 4
FALSE, since 9 is greater than 4 TRUE, since -12 is less than 4

Therefore, (−3, −3) is a solution to the inequality 3𝑥 + 𝑦 < 4.

Try This!

Is (-1, 3) a solution to the inequality 3𝑥 + 𝑦 < 4.

TRUE OR FALSE:

Solution:
3(-1)+ 3 < 4
-3 + 3 < 4

Therefore, it is TRUE that (-1,3) is a solution to the inequality 3𝑥 + 𝑦 <

0<4

4.
GRAPHS OF LINEAR
INEQUALITIES
The graph of linear inequality in two variables is the set of all
points in the coordinate plane whose ordered pairs satisfy the
inequality. The graph of a linear inequality has two parts: a
line and a shaded area. The line is called a plane divider or a
boundary. A solid line is drawn if the symbol ≤ or ≥ is used
while broken line if < or > is used. However, the two regions
divided by a line is called half-planes. The solution of the
inequality is the shaded half-plane.
How to Determine the Type of Line
to Draw

Inequality Type of Line

Symbol
> or < Broken Line

> or < Solid Line

 Choose the type of line
for the inequality given.
1. y > 3x - 2
a. Solid b. Broken
2. y > ¼x - 5
a. Solid b. Broken
If the inequality is: Shade

y > mx + b
or Above the line
y > mx + b
y < mx + b
or Below the line
y < mx + b
Steps in graphing Linear Inequality
1. Leave the variable 𝒚 on the left side of the inequality.
2. Change the inequality symbol to equality for you to draw the
boundary line.
<,>, =

3. Graph the boundary line from step 2 in the coordinate plane.

> or <
> or <
4. Shade the appropriate region.
> and - shade the upper half plane
< and - shade the lower half plane
5. Check or verify whether you have you have shaded the appropriate
region.
Graph y > x - 2. Sol.
x- intercept ; y=0
1. Graph 0 = x -2
the line x=2
y = x - 2. y-intercept ; x = 0
y = 0-2
2. In y = -2
graphing
the line you
can use x
table of 3. Since y >,use a
values, solid line. If the inequality is TRUE at
slope- test point (0,0) shade the half
intercept
4. Since y >, shade plane that passes through
form or the
x and y above the line. Or (0,0) and if False, shade the
intercepts. you can use the test half plane that DOES NOT
y point (0,0) passes through (0,0)
y>x–2;0 0–2;
Graph y < x - 2. Sol.
x- intercept ; y=0
3. Since y >,use a
0 = x -2
solid line.
x=2
1. Graph y-intercept ; x = 0
the line y = 0-2
y = x - 2. y = -2

2. In
graphing
4. Since y <, , shade
the line you
can use below the line. Or
x
table of you can use the test
values, point (0,0)
slope-
intercept y<x–2;0<0–2;
form or the
x and y
intercepts.

y
Graph y > x - 2.
Sol.
y-intercept = -2
slope : =
1. Graph
the line
y = x – 2.
3. Since y >,use a
broken line.
2. In
graphing
the line you 4. Since y >, shade
can use x above the line, or
table of you can do the test
values, point at (0,0)
slope-
intercept y>x–2;0 0–2;
form or the
x and y
intercepts.

y
Graph y < x - 2.
4. Since y <, shade
below the line.
1. Graph
the line y<x–2;0<0–2;
Sol.
y = x – 2. y-intercept = -2
slope : =
2. In
graphing
the line you
can use x
table of
values, 3. Since y <,use a
slope-
broken line.
intercept
form or the
x and y
intercepts.
y
Graph y > -½x + 3
Type of
line:
Soli
d

Broken

y
Graph y > -½x + 3
Type of
line:
Soli
d
Dotte
d

Shade ___ the line.

Belo y
Above
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Start
Graph y > -½x + 3
Type of
line:
Soli
d
Broke
n

Shade ___ the line.

Abov Belo y
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Choose the correct inequality for the graph shown.

y < 1/3 x +
2

y < 1/3 x +
2
x

y > 1/3 x +
2

y > 1/3 x +
2

y
Graph x < -2.
1. Graph
the line
X = -2.

x
2. Shade
to the left
of the line
or use the
test point
at (0,0)

y
Graph y > -2.
1. Graph
the line
y = -2.

x
2. Shade
the upper
part or
use the
test point
at (0,0).

y
Try this!
Solve -3x - 2y < 12.
+3x +3x
-2y < 3x + 12
-2 -2 -2
y <> -3/2 x - 6
Choose the correct inequality.
1. 2x + 5y > -10
y > 2/5 x + y < 2/5 x +
2 2
y < -2/5 x - y > -2/5 x -
2 2

2. 3x - 2y > 10
y > -2/3 x - y < -2/3 x -
5 5
y < 2/3 x - y > 2/3 x -
5 5
Which ordered pair is a solution
of 5x - 2y ≤ 6?

A. (0, -3)
B. (5, 5)
C. (1, -2)
D. (3, 3)
Graph the inequality x ≤ 4 in a
coordinate plane.

• Decide whether to
use a solid or
y

dashed line. 5

• Use (0, 0) as a
test point.
• Shade where the
x

solutions will be.

-5
-5 5
Graph 3x - 4y > 12 in a coordinate
plane.

• Sketch the boundary line of the graph.

 Solve for “y” first:
 y < ¾x - 3 y
5

• Solid or dashed
line?
• Use (0, 0) as a
test point. x

• Shade where the

solutions are.

-5
-5 5
Graph: y ≥ -3/2x + 1
Step 1: graph
the boundary
(the line is
solid ≥)

Step 2: test
a point NOT
On the line
(0,0) is always
The easiest if it’s
Not on the line!!
3(0) + 2(0) ≥ 2
0≥2
Not a solution So shade the other side of the line!!
Graph: y < 6
Graph: 4x – 2y < 7