1. Creating Linear Inequalities

2. Introduction
Inequalities are similar to equations in that they are mathematical sentences. They are different in that they are not equal all the time. An inequality has infinite solutions, instead of only having one solution like a linear equation.
Setting up the inequalities will follow the same process as setting up the equations did. Solving them will be similar, with two exceptions, which will be described later.
The prefix in- in the word inequality means “not.” Remember that the symbols >, <, ≥, ≤, and ≠ are used with inequalities.
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3. Key Concepts, continued
Symbol
Description
Example
Solution
>
greater than, more than
x > 3
all numbers greater than 3; doesn’t include 3 ≥
greater than or equal to, at least
x ≥ 3
all numbers greater than or equal to 3; includes 3
<
less than
x < 3
all numbers less than 3; does not include 3 ≤
less than or equal to, no more than
x ≤ 3
all numbers less than or equal to 3; includes 3 ≠
not equal to
x ≠ 3
includes all numbers except 3
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4. Vocabulary < >   Less than Greater than At most At least
Fewer than
More than
No more than
No less than
Under
Over
Maximum
Minimum
Below
Above

5. Key Concepts, continued
Solving a linear inequality is similar to solving a linear equation.
The processes used to solve inequalities are the same processes that are used to solve equations.
Multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number requires reversing the inequality symbol.
1.2.2: Creating Linear Inequalities in One Variable

6. Create an expression to represent each of the following:
Examples:
Create an expression to represent each of the following:
A number and 20 can be no more than 41
Four times some number is at most 16
The minimum value of a number is 84
45 is more than a number

7. Key Concepts, continued
Creating Inequalities from Context
Read the problem statement first.
Reread the scenario and make a list or a table of the known quantities.
Read the statement again, identifying the unknown quantity or variable.
Create expressions and inequalities from the known quantities and variable(s).
Solve the problem.
Interpret the solution of the inequality in terms of the context of the problem.
1.2.2: Creating Linear Inequalities in One Variable

8. Guided Practice Example 1
Juan has no more than $50 to spend at the mall. He wants to buy a pair of jeans and some juice. If the sales tax on the jeans is 4% and the juice with tax costs $2, what is the maximum price of jeans Juan can afford?
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9. Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
Read the problem statement first.
Reread the scenario and identify the known quantities.
Juan has no more than $50.
Sales tax is 4%.
Juice costs $2.
Read the statement again, identify the unknown quantity.
cost of the jeans
Juan has no more than $50 to spend at the mall. He wants to buy a pair of jeans and some juice. If the sales tax on the jeans is 4% and the juice with tax costs $2, what is the maximum price of jeans Juan can afford?
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10. Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
Create expressions and inequalities from the known quantities and variable(s).
x x + 2 ≤ 50
Known
Unknown
4% sales tax
Cost of jeans
Juice costs $2
No more than $50
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11. Guided Practice: Example 1, continued Solve the problem.
Normally, the answer would be rounded down to However, when dealing with money, round up to the nearest whole cent as a retailer would.
x ≤ 46.16
x x + 2 ≤ 50
Add like terms.
1.04x + 2 ≤ 50
Subtract 2 from both sides.
1.04x ≤ 48
x ≤
Divide both sides by 1.04.
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12. ✔ Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
Interpret the solution of the inequality in terms of the context of the problem.
Juan should look for jeans that are priced at or below $46.16. ✔
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13. Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
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14. Guided Practice Example 2
Alexis is saving to buy a laptop that costs $1,100. So far she has saved $400. She makes $12 an hour babysitting. What’s the least number of hours she needs to work in order to reach her goal?
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15. Least number of hours Alexis must work to make enough money
Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
Read the problem statement first.
Reread the scenario and identify the known quantities.
Needs at least $1,100
Saved $400
Makes $12 an hour
Read the statement again, identify the unknown quantity.
Least number of hours Alexis must work to make enough money
Alexis is saving to buy a laptop that costs $1,100. So far she has saved $400. She makes $12 an hour babysitting. What’s the least number of hours she needs to work in order to reach her goal?
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16. Guided Practice: Example 2, continued
Create expressions and inequalities from the known quantities and variable(s).
h ≥ 1100
Known
Unknown
Needs at least $1,100
Least number of hours Alexis must work to make enough money
Saved $400
Makes $12 an hour
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17. Guided Practice: Example 2, continued Solve the problem.
Subtract 400 from both sides.
12h ≥ 700
Divide both sides by 12.
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18. ✔ Guided Practice: Example 2, continued
Interpret the solution of the inequality in terms of the context of the problem.
In this situation, it makes sense to round up to the nearest half hour since babysitters usually get paid by the hour or half hour. Therefore, Alexis needs to work at least 58.5 hours to make enough money to save for her laptop. ✔
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19. Guided Practice: Example 2, continued
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