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Solving Inequalities
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?

• Think about how to solve this problem.
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?

• Think about how to solve this problem.
• What number did you come up with?
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?

• Think about how to solve this problem.
• What number did you come up with?
• Ask yourself if the number makes sense in the context
 of this problem.
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?

• Think about how to solve this problem.
• What number did you come up with?
• Ask yourself if the number makes sense in the context
 of this problem.
• How did you solve this problem?
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?

• Think about how to solve this problem.
• What number did you come up with?
• Ask yourself if the number makes sense in the context
 of this problem.
• How did you solve this problem?
• Keep your answers and we’ll return to this problem
 later.
Recall Solving Equations
                2x − 7 = 11
Recall Solving Equations
• Use the properties of equality to
                                      2x − 7 = 11
  isolate the variable.
Recall Solving Equations
• Use the properties of equality to
                                         2x − 7 = 11
  isolate the variable.
• Undo subtraction (or addition) first
  using the opposite operation.
Recall Solving Equations
• Use the properties of equality to
                                         2x − 7 = 11
  isolate the variable.
                                            +7 +7
• Undo subtraction (or addition) first
  using the opposite operation.
Recall Solving Equations
• Use the properties of equality to
                                         2x − 7 = 11
  isolate the variable.
                                            +7 +7
• Undo subtraction (or addition) first
  using the opposite operation.             2x = 18
Recall Solving Equations
• Use the properties of equality to
                                           2x − 7 = 11
  isolate the variable.
                                              +7 +7
• Undo subtraction (or addition) first
  using the opposite operation.               2x = 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division)
  using the opposite operation.
Recall Solving Equations
• Use the properties of equality to
                                           2x − 7 = 11
  isolate the variable.
                                              +7 +7
• Undo subtraction (or addition) first
  using the opposite operation.               2x = 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division)      2     2
  using the opposite operation.
Recall Solving Equations
• Use the properties of equality to
                                           2x − 7 = 11
  isolate the variable.
                                              +7 +7
• Undo subtraction (or addition) first
  using the opposite operation.               2x = 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division)      2     2
  using the opposite operation.                x=9
Recall Solving Equations
• Use the properties of equality to
                                           2x − 7 = 11
  isolate the variable.
                                              +7 +7
• Undo subtraction (or addition) first
  using the opposite operation.               2x = 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division)      2     2
  using the opposite operation.                x=9
• The coefficient of x is 1. Check your
  solution in the original problem.
Recall Solving Equations
• Use the properties of equality to
                                           2x − 7 = 11
  isolate the variable.
                                              +7 +7
• Undo subtraction (or addition) first
  using the opposite operation.               2x = 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division)      2     2
  using the opposite operation.                x=9
• The coefficient of x is 1. Check your
  solution in the original problem.         Check:     ?
                                              2 ⋅ 9 − 7 = 11
                                                 11 = 11
Recall Solving Equations
• Use the properties of equality to
                                           2x − 7 = 11
  isolate the variable.
                                              +7 +7
• Undo subtraction (or addition) first
  using the opposite operation.               2x = 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division)      2     2
  using the opposite operation.                x=9
• The coefficient of x is 1. Check your
  solution in the original problem.         Check:     ?
• It works so your solution is correct.       2 ⋅ 9 − 7 = 11
                                                 11 = 11
Solving Inequality - Example 1

                      2x − 7 > 11
Solving Inequality - Example 1
• Use the properties of equality to isolate the
  variable.
                                              2x − 7 > 11
Solving Inequality - Example 1
• Use the properties of equality to isolate the
  variable.
                                              2x − 7 > 11
• Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the
  opposite operation.
Solving Inequality - Example 1
• Use the properties of equality to isolate the
    variable.
                                                 2x − 7 > 11
•   Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7
    opposite operation.
Solving Inequality - Example 1
• Use the properties of equality to isolate the
    variable.
                                                 2x − 7 > 11
•   Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7
    opposite operation.
                                                  2x > 18
Solving Inequality - Example 1
• Use the properties of equality to isolate the
    variable.
                                                 2x − 7 > 11
•   Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7
    opposite operation.
                                                  2x > 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division) using
    the opposite operation.
Solving Inequality - Example 1
• Use the properties of equality to isolate the
    variable.
                                                 2x − 7 > 11
•   Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7
    opposite operation.
                                                  2x > 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division) using
                                                  2     2
    the opposite operation.
Solving Inequality - Example 1
• Use the properties of equality to isolate the
    variable.
                                                 2x − 7 > 11
•   Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7
    opposite operation.
                                                  2x > 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division) using
                                                  2     2
    the opposite operation.
                                                    x>9
Solving Inequality - Example 1
• Use the properties of equality to isolate the
    variable.
                                                 2x − 7 > 11
•   Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7
    opposite operation.
                                                  2x > 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division) using
                                                  2     2
    the opposite operation.

• The coefficient of x is 1.
                                                    x>9
Solving Inequality - Example 1
• Use the properties of equality to isolate the
    variable.
                                                 2x − 7 > 11
•   Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7
    opposite operation.
                                                  2x > 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division) using
                                                  2     2
    the opposite operation.

• The coefficient of x is 1.
                                                    x>9
• Steps were the same!
Solving Inequality - Example 1
• Use the properties of equality to isolate the
    variable.
                                                 2x − 7 > 11
•   Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7
    opposite operation.
                                                  2x > 18
• Then undo multiplication (or division) using
                                                  2     2
    the opposite operation.

• The coefficient of x is 1.
                                                    x>9
• Steps were the same!
• Final step is to check the solution.
Example 1 (con’t)
• Graph the solution to help with the                       x>9
  check.
                                        0   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
Example 1 (con’t)
• Graph the solution to help with the                       x>9
  check.
                                        0   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
• Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥.
Example 1 (con’t)
• Graph the solution to help with the                        x>9
  check.
                                         0   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
• Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥.
• Always shade in the direction of a
  number that works in the inequality.
Example 1 (con’t)
• Graph the solution to help with the                        x>9
  check.
                                         0   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
• Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥.
• Always shade in the direction of a
  number that works in the inequality.
• Shade to the right because 10 > 9.
Example 1 (con’t)
• Graph the solution to help with the                        x>9
  check.
                                         0   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
• Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥.
• Always shade in the direction of a
  number that works in the inequality.
• Shade to the right because 10 > 9.
• Check the solution in the ORIGINAL
  problem.
Example 1 (con’t)
• Graph the solution to help with the                         x>9
  check.
                                         0   1   2    3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
• Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥.
• Always shade in the direction of a
  number that works in the inequality.               Original Problem:
• Shade to the right because 10 > 9.                      2x − 7 > 11
• Check the solution in the ORIGINAL
  problem.
Example 1 (con’t)
• Graph the solution to help with the                         x>9
  check.
                                         0   1   2    3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
• Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥.
• Always shade in the direction of a
  number that works in the inequality.               Original Problem:
• Shade to the right because 10 > 9.                      2x − 7 > 11
• Check the solution in the ORIGINAL
  problem.
• Check the solution 10.
Example 1 (con’t)
• Graph the solution to help with the                         x>9
  check.
                                         0   1   2    3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
• Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥.
• Always shade in the direction of a
  number that works in the inequality.               Original Problem:
• Shade to the right because 10 > 9.                      2x − 7 > 11
• Check the solution in the ORIGINAL
                                                 Check:
  problem.                                                                ?
                                                          2 ⋅10 − 7 > 11
• Check the solution 10.
                                                             13 > 11
Example 1 (con’t)
• Graph the solution to help with the                           x>9
  check.
                                           0   1   2    3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
• Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥.
• Always shade in the direction of a
  number that works in the inequality.                 Original Problem:
• Shade to the right because 10 > 9.                        2x − 7 > 11
• Check the solution in the ORIGINAL
                                                   Check:
  problem.                                                                  ?
                                                            2 ⋅10 − 7 > 11
• Check the solution 10.
                                                               13 > 11
• This is true and therefore a solution.
Example 1 (con’t)
• It is good to check at least 2 other numbers               x>9
  for inequalities.
                                           0     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10




                                                     Original Problem:
                                                             2x − 7 > 11
                                                                 Check:
Example 1 (con’t)
• It is good to check at least 2 other numbers               x>9
  for inequalities.
                                           0     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10

• Pick a number that is not a solution and the
  number where the circle is placed.                 Original Problem:
                                                             2x − 7 > 11
                                                                 Check:
Example 1 (con’t)
• It is good to check at least 2 other numbers               x>9
  for inequalities.
                                           0     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10

• Pick a number that is not a solution and the
  number where the circle is placed.                 Original Problem:
• 0 is not a solution.
                                                             2x − 7 > 11
                                                                 Check:
Example 1 (con’t)
• It is good to check at least 2 other numbers                x>9
  for inequalities.
                                           0     1    2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10

• Pick a number that is not a solution and the
  number where the circle is placed.                   Original Problem:
• 0 is not a solution.
                                                              2x − 7 > 11
• The check shows -7 > 11, which is not true.
  This is good because it is not shaded.                          Check:
                                                                  ?
                                                     2 ⋅ 0 − 7 > 11
                                                        −7 > 11       x
Example 1 (con’t)
• It is good to check at least 2 other numbers                x>9
  for inequalities.
                                            0    1    2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10

• Pick a number that is not a solution and the
  number where the circle is placed.                   Original Problem:
• 0 is not a solution.
                                                              2x − 7 > 11
• The check shows -7 > 11, which is not true.
  This is good because it is not shaded.                          Check:
                                                                  ?

• 9 is not a solution because of the open
                                                     2 ⋅ 0 − 7 > 11
  circle.                                               −7 > 11       x
Example 1 (con’t)
• It is good to check at least 2 other numbers                x>9
  for inequalities.
                                             0   1    2   3   4   5   6    7   8   9   10

• Pick a number that is not a solution and the
  number where the circle is placed.                   Original Problem:
• 0 is not a solution.
                                                              2x − 7 > 11
• The check shows -7 > 11, which is not true.
  This is good because it is not shaded.                          Check:
                                                                  ?

• 9 is not a solution because of the open
                                                     2 ⋅ 0 − 7 > 11
  circle.                                               −7 > 11       x
                                                                                       ?
• 11 is not greater than 11. Again this is                                2 ⋅ 9 − 7 > 11
  good because 9 is not a solution.                                          11 > 11        x
Solving Inequality Recap
Solving Inequality Recap
1) Solve the inequality as you would an
  equation.
Solving Inequality Recap
1) Solve the inequality as you would an
  equation.
2) Graph the solution on a number line.
Solving Inequality Recap
1) Solve the inequality as you would an
  equation.
2) Graph the solution on a number line.
3) Check at least 3 numbers in the original
  inequality.
Solving Inequality Recap
1) Solve the inequality as you would an
  equation.
2) Graph the solution on a number line.
3) Check at least 3 numbers in the original
  inequality.
4) Write the solution.
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                 −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
• Check solution in original inequality.
• -5 is NOT greater than -3!

• Why didn’t it work?
• Negative means reverse. When dividing
  by a negative, don’t we reverse all the
  signs?

• The same goes for the inequality. When
  dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the
  inequality must reverse.
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                 −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                                     −1 −1
• Check solution in original inequality.
• -5 is NOT greater than -3!

• Why didn’t it work?
• Negative means reverse. When dividing
  by a negative, don’t we reverse all the
  signs?

• The same goes for the inequality. When
  dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the
  inequality must reverse.
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                 −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                                     −1 −1
• Check solution in original inequality.
• -5 is NOT greater than -3!
                                                   −2x > −4
• Why didn’t it work?
• Negative means reverse. When dividing
  by a negative, don’t we reverse all the
  signs?

• The same goes for the inequality. When
  dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the
  inequality must reverse.
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                 −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                                     −1 −1
• Check solution in original inequality.
• -5 is NOT greater than -3!
                                                   −2x > −4
• Why didn’t it work?                               -2 -2
• Negative means reverse. When dividing
  by a negative, don’t we reverse all the
  signs?

• The same goes for the inequality. When
  dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the
  inequality must reverse.
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                 −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                                     −1 −1
• Check solution in original inequality.
• -5 is NOT greater than -3!
                                                   −2x > −4
• Why didn’t it work?                               -2 -2
• Negative means reverse. When dividing
                                                      x>2
  by a negative, don’t we reverse all the
  signs?

• The same goes for the inequality. When
  dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the
  inequality must reverse.
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                              −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                  −1 −1
                                       −2x > −4
                                        -2 -2
                                          x>2
                   -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                              −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                  −1 −1
                                       −2x > −4
                                        -2 -2
                                          x>2
                   -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                      −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                                          −1 −1
• Check solution in original inequality.
                                                               −2x > −4
                                                                -2 -2
                                                                  x>2
                                           -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                      −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                                          −1 −1
• Check solution in original inequality.
                                                               −2x > −4
                                                                -2 -2
                                                                  x>2
                                           -5   -4   -3   -2   -1    0   1   2   3       4   5


                                                     Check:                          ?
                                                                    −2 ⋅ 3 + 1>− 3
                                                                      −5 > −3
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                      −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                                          −1 −1
• Check solution in original inequality.
• -5 is NOT greater than -3!
                                                               −2x > −4
                                                                -2 -2
                                                                  x>2
                                           -5   -4   -3   -2   -1    0   1   2   3       4   5


                                                     Check:                          ?
                                                                    −2 ⋅ 3 + 1>− 3
                                                                      −5 > −3                x
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                      −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                                          −1 −1
• Check solution in original inequality.
• -5 is NOT greater than -3!
                                                               −2x > −4
• Why didn’t it work?                                           -2 -2
                                                                  x>2
                                           -5   -4   -3   -2   -1    0   1   2   3       4   5


                                                     Check:                          ?
                                                                    −2 ⋅ 3 + 1>− 3
                                                                      −5 > −3                x
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                       −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                                           −1 −1
• Check solution in original inequality.
• -5 is NOT greater than -3!
                                                                −2x > −4
• Why didn’t it work?                                            -2 -2
• Negative means reverse. When dividing
                                                                   x>2
  by a negative, don’t we reverse all the
                                            -5   -4   -3   -2   -1    0   1   2   3       4   5
  signs?
                                                      Check:                          ?
                                                                     −2 ⋅ 3 + 1>− 3
                                                                       −5 > −3                x
Example 2 - What’s wrong here...
• Solve for x.
                                                        −2x + 1 > −3
• Graph.
                                                            −1 −1
• Check solution in original inequality.
• -5 is NOT greater than -3!
                                                                 −2x > −4
• Why didn’t it work?                                             -2 -2
• Negative means reverse. When dividing
                                                                    x>2
  by a negative, don’t we reverse all the
                                             -5   -4   -3   -2   -1    0   1   2   3       4   5
  signs?
                                                       Check:                          ?
• The same goes for the inequality. When
                                                                      −2 ⋅ 3 + 1>− 3
  dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the
  inequality must reverse.
                                                                        −5 > −3                x
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the        −2x + 1 > −3
 inequality when you divide by -2.
• Graph.
• Check solution in the original
 inequality.
• 1 is greater than -3!
• Write the solution.
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the      −2x + 1 > −3
 inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.
• Check solution in the original
 inequality.
• 1 is greater than -3!
• Write the solution.
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the       −2x + 1 > −3
  inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.                              −2x > −4

• Check solution in the original
 inequality.
• 1 is greater than -3!
• Write the solution.
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the       −2x + 1 > −3
  inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.                              −2x > −4
                                       -2 -2
• Check solution in the original
 inequality.
• 1 is greater than -3!
• Write the solution.
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the       −2x + 1 > −3
  inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.                              −2x > −4
                                       -2 -2
• Check solution in the original
                                         x<2
 inequality.
• 1 is greater than -3!
• Write the solution.
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the       −2x + 1 > −3
  inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.                              −2x > −4
                                       -2 -2
                                         x<2
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the       −2x + 1 > −3
  inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.                              −2x > −4
                                       -2 -2
                                         x<2

                                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the       −2x + 1 > −3
  inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.                              −2x > −4
                                       -2 -2
• Check solution in the original
                                         x<2
 inequality.
                                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the       −2x + 1 > −3
  inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.                              −2x > −4
                                       -2 -2
• Check solution in the original
                                         x<2
 inequality.
                                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1    0   1   2   3       4   5


                                          Check:                          ?
                                                         −2 ⋅ 0 + 1>− 3
                                                             1 > −3
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the       −2x + 1 > −3
  inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.                              −2x > −4
                                       -2 -2
• Check solution in the original
                                         x<2
 inequality.
                                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1    0   1   2   3       4   5
• 1 is greater than -3!
                                          Check:                          ?
                                                         −2 ⋅ 0 + 1>− 3
                                                             1 > −3
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the       −2x + 1 > −3
  inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.                              −2x > −4
                                       -2 -2
• Check solution in the original
                                         x<2
 inequality.
                                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1    0   1   2   3       4   5
• 1 is greater than -3!
                                          Check:                          ?
• Write the solution.                                    −2 ⋅ 0 + 1>− 3
                                                             1 > −3
Example 2 (con’t)
• Solve for x but reverse the       −2x + 1 > −3
  inequality when you divide by -2.     −1 −1
• Graph.                              −2x > −4
                                       -2 -2
• Check solution in the original
                                         x<2
 inequality.
                                 -5   -4   -3   -2   -1    0   1   2   3       4   5
• 1 is greater than -3!
                                           Check:                          ?
• Write the solution.                                     −2 ⋅ 0 + 1>− 3
                        {x | x < 2}                           1 > −3
Equation vs Inequality
Equation vs Inequality
• What are the similarities between solving an
 Equation and solving an Inequality?
Equation vs Inequality
• What are the similarities between solving an
 Equation and solving an Inequality?

 ✓ Solve using the same process.
Equation vs Inequality
• What are the similarities between solving an
 Equation and solving an Inequality?

 ✓ Solve using the same process.
 ✓ Always check solution.
Equation vs Inequality
Equation vs Inequality
• What are the differences between solving an Equation and
  solving an Inequality?
Equation vs Inequality
• What are the differences between solving an Equation and
  solving an Inequality?

  ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality
     reverses.
Equation vs Inequality
• What are the differences between solving an Equation and
  solving an Inequality?

  ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality
     reverses.
      ‣   < changes to >
Equation vs Inequality
• What are the differences between solving an Equation and
  solving an Inequality?

  ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality
     reverses.
      ‣   < changes to >

      ‣   > changes to <
Equation vs Inequality
• What are the differences between solving an Equation and
  solving an Inequality?

  ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality
     reverses.
      ‣   < changes to >

      ‣   > changes to <
      ‣   ≤ changes to ≥
Equation vs Inequality
• What are the differences between solving an Equation and
  solving an Inequality?

  ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality
     reverses.
      ‣   < changes to >

      ‣   > changes to <
      ‣   ≤ changes to ≥
      ‣   ≥ changes to ≤
Equation vs Inequality
• What are the differences between solving an Equation and
  solving an Inequality?

  ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality
     reverses.
      ‣   < changes to >

      ‣   > changes to <
      ‣   ≤ changes to ≥
      ‣   ≥ changes to ≤
  ✓ Check multiple numbers to include solutions and non-
     solutions.
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11
     8x ≤ 24
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11
     8x ≤ 24
     8    8
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11
     8x ≤ 24
     8    8
      x≤3
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11               -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




     8x ≤ 24
     8    8
      x≤3
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11               -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




     8x ≤ 24
     8    8
      x≤3
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11               -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




     8x ≤ 24                              Check:
     8    8
      x≤3
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




     8x ≤ 24                               Check:
                                      ?
     8    8             8 ⋅ 0 − 11≤ 13
                           −11 ≤ 13
      x≤3
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1    2   3   4   5




     8x ≤ 24                               Check:
                                      ?                                   ?
     8    8             8 ⋅ 0 − 11≤ 13                       8 ⋅ 5 − 11≤ 13
      x≤3                  −11 ≤ 13                              29 ≤ 13      x
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1    2   3   4   5




     8x ≤ 24                               Check:
                                      ?                                   ?
     8    8             8 ⋅ 0 − 11≤ 13                       8 ⋅ 5 − 11≤ 13
      x≤3                  −11 ≤ 13
                                                         ?
                                                                 29 ≤ 13      x
                                       8 ⋅ 3 − 11≤ 13
                                           13 ≤ 13
Example 3 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to
  8x − 11 ≤ 13
     +11 +11                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1    2   3   4   5




     8x ≤ 24                               Check:
                                      ?                                   ?
     8    8             8 ⋅ 0 − 11≤ 13                       8 ⋅ 5 − 11≤ 13
      x≤3                  −11 ≤ 13
                                                         ?
                                                                 29 ≤ 13      x
                                       8 ⋅ 3 − 11≤ 13
                                           13 ≤ 13
    {x | x ≤ 3}
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10
      −3x > −15
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10
      −3x > −15
      −3 −3
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10
      −3x > −15
      −3 −3
        x<5
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10              -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




      −3x > −15
      −3 −3
        x<5
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10              -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




      −3x > −15
      −3 −3
        x<5
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10              -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




      −3x > −15                           Check:
      −3 −3
        x<5
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10                -5   -4   -3       -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




      −3x > −15                             Check:
                                            ?
      −3 −3             −3 ⋅ 0 + 10 >− 5
                            10 > −5
        x<5
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10                -5   -4   -3       -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




      −3x > −15                             Check:
                                            ?                                     ?
      −3 −3             −3 ⋅ 0 + 10 >− 5                      −3 ⋅10 + 10 >− 5

        x<5                 10 > −5                               −20 > −5            x
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10                -5   -4   -3       -2   -1   0   1   2       3   4   5




      −3x > −15                             Check:
                                            ?                                         ?
      −3 −3             −3 ⋅ 0 + 10 >− 5                      −3 ⋅10 + 10 >− 5

        x<5                 10 > −5                               −20 > −5                x
                                                                      ?
                                                −3 ⋅ 5 + 10 >− 5
                                                    −5 > −5                   x
Example 4 - You try...
• Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to

  −3x + 10 > −5
      −10 −10                -5   -4   -3       -2   -1   0   1   2       3   4   5




      −3x > −15                             Check:
                                            ?                                         ?
      −3 −3             −3 ⋅ 0 + 10 >− 5                      −3 ⋅10 + 10 >− 5

        x<5                 10 > −5                               −20 > −5                x
                                                                      ?
                                                −3 ⋅ 5 + 10 >− 5
    {x | x < 5}                                     −5 > −5                   x
Graphing Caution!
• Did you notice that the shading always went in the
 direction of the inequality?
Graphing Caution!
• Did you notice that the shading always went in the
 direction of the inequality?
• Graph 1 > x
Graphing Caution!
• Did you notice that the shading always went in the
 direction of the inequality?
• Graph 1 > x

                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5
Graphing Caution!
• Did you notice that the shading always went in the
 direction of the inequality?
• Graph 1 > x

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



• Notice the shading is opposite the direction of the
 inequality. This is because x is on the right of the
 symbol instead of the left.
Graphing Caution!
• Did you notice that the shading always went in the
 direction of the inequality?
• Graph 1 > x

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



• Notice the shading is opposite the direction of the
 inequality. This is because x is on the right of the
 symbol instead of the left.
• Always check numbers when determining shading!
What if parenthesis and/or
variables on both sides of the
inequality?
What if parenthesis and/or
variables on both sides of the
inequality?
• Solve the same as you would if it was an equation.
What if parenthesis and/or
variables on both sides of the
inequality?
• Solve the same as you would if it was an equation.
• First, remove parenthesis.
What if parenthesis and/or
variables on both sides of the
inequality?
• Solve the same as you would if it was an equation.
• First, remove parenthesis.
• Second, combine like terms on the same side of
 the inequality (if any).
What if parenthesis and/or
variables on both sides of the
inequality?
• Solve the same as you would if it was an equation.
• First, remove parenthesis.
• Second, combine like terms on the same side of
 the inequality (if any).
• Third, get variables on the same side of inequality.
What if parenthesis and/or
variables on both sides of the
inequality?
• Solve the same as you would if it was an equation.
• First, remove parenthesis.
• Second, combine like terms on the same side of
  the inequality (if any).
• Third, get variables on the same side of inequality.
• Finally, solve for the variable.
Example 4 -
      1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                        1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                        1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
                         1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the    1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
 left.
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the    1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
 left.
                                 −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the     1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
 left.
                                  −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
• Move variables on one side.
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the   1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  left.
                                −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
• Move variables on one side.      +5x       +5x
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the   1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  left.
                                −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
• Move variables on one side.      +5x       +5x
• Solve for x.
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the   1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  left.
                                −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
• Move variables on one side.      +5x       +5x
• Solve for x.                  −3 + 2x < −3
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the   1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  left.
                                −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
• Move variables on one side.      +5x       +5x
• Solve for x.                  −3 + 2x < −3
                                +3        +3
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the   1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  left.
                                −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
• Move variables on one side.      +5x       +5x
• Solve for x.                  −3 + 2x < −3
                                +3        +3
                                        2x < 0
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the   1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  left.
                                −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
• Move variables on one side.      +5x       +5x
• Solve for x.                  −3 + 2x < −3
                                +3        +3
                                        2x < 0
                                        2    2
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the   1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  left.
                                −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
• Move variables on one side.      +5x       +5x
• Solve for x.                  −3 + 2x < −3
                                +3        +3
                                        2x < 0
                                        2    2
                                        x<0
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                              1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the   1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  left.
                                −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
• Move variables on one side.      +5x       +5x
• Solve for x.                  −3 + 2x < −3
                                +3        +3
• Graph solution.
                                        2x < 0
                                        2    2
                                        x<0
Example 4 -
• Remove parenthesis.
                                                      1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
• Combine like terms on the   1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  left.
                                −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
• Move variables on one side.      +5x       +5x
• Solve for x.                  −3 + 2x < −3
                                +3        +3
• Graph solution.
                                                                2x < 0
                                                                2    2
     -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5             x<0
Example 4 Continued...
• Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
  in original inequality.
                               -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




• The solution checks out.
Example 4 Continued...
• Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
  in original inequality.
                                -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5



                       Check:




• The solution checks out.
Example 4 Continued...
• Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
  in original inequality.
                                         -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




               ?                Check:
1− ( 4 + 3⋅ −1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ −1
       1− 1 < −3 + 5
           0<2




• The solution checks out.
Example 4 Continued...
• Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
  in original inequality.
                                         -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




               ?                Check:                                ?

1− ( 4 + 3⋅ −1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ −1                  1− ( 4 + 3⋅1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅1
       1− 1 < −3 + 5                                    1− 7 < −3 − 5
           0<2                                            −6 < −8             x


• The solution checks out.
Example 4 Continued...
• Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
  in original inequality.
                                           -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




               ?                Check:                                  ?

1− ( 4 + 3⋅ −1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ −1                    1− ( 4 + 3⋅1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅1
       1− 1 < −3 + 5                                      1− 7 < −3 − 5
           0<2                         ?
                                                            −6 < −8             x
                        1− ( 4 + 3⋅ 0 ) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ 0
                                 −3 < −3        x
• The solution checks out.
Example 4 Continued...
• Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
  in original inequality.
                                           -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




               ?                Check:                                  ?

1− ( 4 + 3⋅ −1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ −1                    1− ( 4 + 3⋅1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅1
       1− 1 < −3 + 5                                      1− 7 < −3 − 5
           0<2                         ?
                                                            −6 < −8             x
                        1− ( 4 + 3⋅ 0 ) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ 0
                                 −3 < −3        x
• The solution checks out.
Example 4 Continued...
• Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
  in original inequality.
                                           -5   -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5




               ?                Check:                                  ?

1− ( 4 + 3⋅ −1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ −1                    1− ( 4 + 3⋅1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅1
       1− 1 < −3 + 5                                      1− 7 < −3 − 5
           0<2                         ?
                                                            −6 < −8             x
                        1− ( 4 + 3⋅ 0 ) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ 0
                                 −3 < −3        x
• The solution checks out.                                {x | x < 0}
Example 5 - Solve
                    1
          3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 )
                    2
Example 5 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                  1
                        3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 )
                                  2
Example 5 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                  1
                        3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 )
                                  2
                         3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4
Example 5 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                        1
                              3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 )
• Move variables to one side.           2
                               3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4
Example 5 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                        1
                              3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 )
• Move variables to one side.           2
                              3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4
                              −3x      −3x
Example 5 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                        1
                              3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 )
• Move variables to one side.           2
                              3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4
                              −3x      −3x
                                   −15 ≥ 4
Example 5 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                        1
                              3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 )
• Move variables to one side.           2
• What happen to x?           3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4
                              −3x      −3x
                                   −15 ≥ 4
Example 5 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                        1
                              3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 )
• Move variables to one side.           2
• What happen to x?             3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4
• Is the resulting inequality   −3x      −3x
 true?                              −15 ≥ 4
Example 5 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                        1
                              3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 )
• Move variables to one side.           2
• What happen to x?             3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4
• Is the resulting inequality   −3x      −3x
 true?                              −15 ≥ 4
• Because the result is a
 false statement, there is no
 solution to this inequality.
Example 5 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                        1
                              3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 )
• Move variables to one side.           2
• What happen to x?             3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4
• Is the resulting inequality   −3x      −3x
 true?                              −15 ≥ 4
• Because the result is a
 false statement, there is no       No Solution
 solution to this inequality.
Example 6 - Solve
          2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3
Example 6 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                        2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3
Example 6 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                        2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3

                         10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3
Example 6 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3
• Move variables to one side.

                                 10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3
Example 6 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3
• Move variables to one side.

                                 10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3
                                −10x     −10x
Example 6 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3
• Move variables to one side.

                                 10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3
                                −10x     −10x
                                       8 ≥ −3
Example 6 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                       2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3
• Move variables to one side.
• The x disappeared again but is the    10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3
  resulting inequality true?           −10x     −10x
                                              8 ≥ −3
Example 6 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                       2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3
• Move variables to one side.
• The x disappeared again but is the    10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3
  resulting inequality true?           −10x     −10x
• Yes! Because the result is a true
  statement, any number can be                8 ≥ −3
  substituted into the original
  inequality.
Example 6 - Solve
• Remove parenthesis.
                                        2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3
• Move variables to one side.
• The x disappeared again but is the          10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3
  resulting inequality true?                 −10x     −10x
• Yes! Because the result is a true
  statement, any number can be                                8 ≥ −3
  substituted into the original
  inequality.                                All Real Numbers
• The graph is the entire number line
  so the solution is All Real
                                        -5    -4   -3   -2   -1   0   1   2   3   4   5
  numbers.
Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a
minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write
checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much
should he have in his account before writing the checks?
Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a
minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write
checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much
should he have in his account before writing the checks?

• Remember this problem?
Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a
minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write
checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much
should he have in his account before writing the checks?

• Remember this problem?
• Would $2000 be enough?
Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a
minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write
checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much
should he have in his account before writing the checks?

• Remember this problem?
• Would $2000 be enough?

• How about $710?
Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a
minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write
checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much
should he have in his account before writing the checks?

• Remember this problem?
• Would $2000 be enough?

• How about $710?
• What about $1710?
Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a
minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write
checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much
should he have in his account before writing the checks?

• Remember this problem?
• Would $2000 be enough?

• How about $710?
• What about $1710?

• This situation can be modeled with an Inequality. We would
  use an Inequality instead of an Equation because an exact
  amount is not needed. There is a range of acceptable values.
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
• Let A = Josh’s account balance before writing the checks.
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
• Let A = Josh’s account balance before writing the checks.
• The minimum balance is $1000 so this is the least amount
 allowed in the account.
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
• Let A = Josh’s account balance before writing the checks.
• The minimum balance is $1000 so this is the least amount
 allowed in the account.
• Checks are deducted from the account balance. What
 operation shows a deduction?
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
• Let A = Josh’s account balance before writing the checks.
• The minimum balance is $1000 so this is the least amount
 allowed in the account.
• Checks are deducted from the account balance. What
 operation shows a deduction?
  • Subtraction!
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
• Let A = Josh’s account balance before writing the checks.
• The minimum balance is $1000 so this is the least amount
 allowed in the account.
• Checks are deducted from the account balance. What
 operation shows a deduction?
  • Subtraction!
  • $525 and $185 need subtracted from the account balance.
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance

                 A - (525 + 185) ≥ 1000
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance

                 A - (525 + 185) ≥ 1000
                     A - 710 ≥ 1000
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance

                 A - (525 + 185) ≥ 1000
                     A - 710 ≥ 1000
              A - 710 + 710 ≥ 1000 + 710
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance

                 A - (525 + 185) ≥ 1000
                     A - 710 ≥ 1000
              A - 710 + 710 ≥ 1000 + 710
                       A ≥ 1710
(Example 7 - continued)
The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance
of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525
for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have
in his account before writing the checks?
Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance

                 A - (525 + 185) ≥ 1000
                     A - 710 ≥ 1000
              A - 710 + 710 ≥ 1000 + 710
                       A ≥ 1710

Josh must have at least $1710 in his checking
account before writing the checks.
Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need
enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure
which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice
as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim
can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover.
Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need
enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure
which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice
as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim
can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover.
• Let w = width
Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need
 enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure
 which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice
 as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim
 can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover.
• Let w = width
• length = twice as long as the width = 2w.
Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need
 enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure
 which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice
 as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim
 can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover.
• Let w = width
• length = twice as long as the width = 2w.
• Enclosing a space refers to perimeter, the distance around the
  space.
Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need
 enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure
 which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice
 as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim
 can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover.
• Let w = width
• length = twice as long as the width = 2w.
• Enclosing a space refers to perimeter, the distance around the
  space.
• This space is rectangular. Opposite sides have the same measure.
Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need
 enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure
 which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice
 as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim
 can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover.
• Let w = width
• length = twice as long as the width = 2w.
• Enclosing a space refers to perimeter, the distance around the
  space.
• This space is rectangular. Opposite sides have the same measure.
• Perimeter, P, of a rectangle is P = 2l + 2w, where l is length and w is
  width.
Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need
 enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure
 which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice
 as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim
 can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover.
• Let w = width
• length = twice as long as the width = 2w.
• Enclosing a space refers to perimeter, the distance around the
  space.
• This space is rectangular. Opposite sides have the same measure.
• Perimeter, P, of a rectangle is P = 2l + 2w, where l is length and w is
  width.

• Because Jim has 96 feet of fence, this is the maximum perimeter.
(Example 8 - continued)
Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence.
He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All
the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an
inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the
fencing will cover.
               Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w
(Example 8 - continued)
Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence.
He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All
the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an
inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the
fencing will cover.
               Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w
                      96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w
(Example 8 - continued)
Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence.
He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All
the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an
inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the
fencing will cover.
               Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w
                      96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w
                         96 ≥ 4w + 2w
(Example 8 - continued)
Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence.
He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All
the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an
inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the
fencing will cover.
               Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w
                      96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w
                         96 ≥ 4w + 2w
                            96 ≥ 6w
(Example 8 - continued)
Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence.
He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All
the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an
inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the
fencing will cover.
               Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w
                      96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w
                         96 ≥ 4w + 2w
                            96 ≥ 6w
                        96 ÷ 6 ≥ 6w ÷ 6
(Example 8 - continued)
Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence.
He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All
the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an
inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the
fencing will cover.
               Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w
                      96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w
                         96 ≥ 4w + 2w
                            96 ≥ 6w
                        96 ÷ 6 ≥ 6w ÷ 6
                             16 ≥ w
(Example 8 - continued)
Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence.
He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All
the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an
inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the
fencing will cover.
               Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w
                      96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w
                         96 ≥ 4w + 2w
                            96 ≥ 6w
                        96 ÷ 6 ≥ 6w ÷ 6
                             16 ≥ w
Jim can fence a space with a width less than or equal
to 16 feet.

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Solving Inequalities Notes

  • 2. The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks?
  • 3. The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Think about how to solve this problem.
  • 4. The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Think about how to solve this problem. • What number did you come up with?
  • 5. The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Think about how to solve this problem. • What number did you come up with? • Ask yourself if the number makes sense in the context of this problem.
  • 6. The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Think about how to solve this problem. • What number did you come up with? • Ask yourself if the number makes sense in the context of this problem. • How did you solve this problem?
  • 7. The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Think about how to solve this problem. • What number did you come up with? • Ask yourself if the number makes sense in the context of this problem. • How did you solve this problem? • Keep your answers and we’ll return to this problem later.
  • 8. Recall Solving Equations 2x − 7 = 11
  • 9. Recall Solving Equations • Use the properties of equality to 2x − 7 = 11 isolate the variable.
  • 10. Recall Solving Equations • Use the properties of equality to 2x − 7 = 11 isolate the variable. • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the opposite operation.
  • 11. Recall Solving Equations • Use the properties of equality to 2x − 7 = 11 isolate the variable. +7 +7 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the opposite operation.
  • 12. Recall Solving Equations • Use the properties of equality to 2x − 7 = 11 isolate the variable. +7 +7 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the opposite operation. 2x = 18
  • 13. Recall Solving Equations • Use the properties of equality to 2x − 7 = 11 isolate the variable. +7 +7 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the opposite operation. 2x = 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) using the opposite operation.
  • 14. Recall Solving Equations • Use the properties of equality to 2x − 7 = 11 isolate the variable. +7 +7 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the opposite operation. 2x = 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) 2 2 using the opposite operation.
  • 15. Recall Solving Equations • Use the properties of equality to 2x − 7 = 11 isolate the variable. +7 +7 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the opposite operation. 2x = 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) 2 2 using the opposite operation. x=9
  • 16. Recall Solving Equations • Use the properties of equality to 2x − 7 = 11 isolate the variable. +7 +7 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the opposite operation. 2x = 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) 2 2 using the opposite operation. x=9 • The coefficient of x is 1. Check your solution in the original problem.
  • 17. Recall Solving Equations • Use the properties of equality to 2x − 7 = 11 isolate the variable. +7 +7 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the opposite operation. 2x = 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) 2 2 using the opposite operation. x=9 • The coefficient of x is 1. Check your solution in the original problem. Check: ? 2 ⋅ 9 − 7 = 11 11 = 11
  • 18. Recall Solving Equations • Use the properties of equality to 2x − 7 = 11 isolate the variable. +7 +7 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the opposite operation. 2x = 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) 2 2 using the opposite operation. x=9 • The coefficient of x is 1. Check your solution in the original problem. Check: ? • It works so your solution is correct. 2 ⋅ 9 − 7 = 11 11 = 11
  • 19. Solving Inequality - Example 1 2x − 7 > 11
  • 20. Solving Inequality - Example 1 • Use the properties of equality to isolate the variable. 2x − 7 > 11
  • 21. Solving Inequality - Example 1 • Use the properties of equality to isolate the variable. 2x − 7 > 11 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the opposite operation.
  • 22. Solving Inequality - Example 1 • Use the properties of equality to isolate the variable. 2x − 7 > 11 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7 opposite operation.
  • 23. Solving Inequality - Example 1 • Use the properties of equality to isolate the variable. 2x − 7 > 11 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7 opposite operation. 2x > 18
  • 24. Solving Inequality - Example 1 • Use the properties of equality to isolate the variable. 2x − 7 > 11 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7 opposite operation. 2x > 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) using the opposite operation.
  • 25. Solving Inequality - Example 1 • Use the properties of equality to isolate the variable. 2x − 7 > 11 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7 opposite operation. 2x > 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) using 2 2 the opposite operation.
  • 26. Solving Inequality - Example 1 • Use the properties of equality to isolate the variable. 2x − 7 > 11 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7 opposite operation. 2x > 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) using 2 2 the opposite operation. x>9
  • 27. Solving Inequality - Example 1 • Use the properties of equality to isolate the variable. 2x − 7 > 11 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7 opposite operation. 2x > 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) using 2 2 the opposite operation. • The coefficient of x is 1. x>9
  • 28. Solving Inequality - Example 1 • Use the properties of equality to isolate the variable. 2x − 7 > 11 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7 opposite operation. 2x > 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) using 2 2 the opposite operation. • The coefficient of x is 1. x>9 • Steps were the same!
  • 29. Solving Inequality - Example 1 • Use the properties of equality to isolate the variable. 2x − 7 > 11 • Undo subtraction (or addition) first using the +7 +7 opposite operation. 2x > 18 • Then undo multiplication (or division) using 2 2 the opposite operation. • The coefficient of x is 1. x>9 • Steps were the same! • Final step is to check the solution.
  • 30. Example 1 (con’t) • Graph the solution to help with the x>9 check. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  • 31. Example 1 (con’t) • Graph the solution to help with the x>9 check. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥.
  • 32. Example 1 (con’t) • Graph the solution to help with the x>9 check. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥. • Always shade in the direction of a number that works in the inequality.
  • 33. Example 1 (con’t) • Graph the solution to help with the x>9 check. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥. • Always shade in the direction of a number that works in the inequality. • Shade to the right because 10 > 9.
  • 34. Example 1 (con’t) • Graph the solution to help with the x>9 check. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥. • Always shade in the direction of a number that works in the inequality. • Shade to the right because 10 > 9. • Check the solution in the ORIGINAL problem.
  • 35. Example 1 (con’t) • Graph the solution to help with the x>9 check. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥. • Always shade in the direction of a number that works in the inequality. Original Problem: • Shade to the right because 10 > 9. 2x − 7 > 11 • Check the solution in the ORIGINAL problem.
  • 36. Example 1 (con’t) • Graph the solution to help with the x>9 check. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥. • Always shade in the direction of a number that works in the inequality. Original Problem: • Shade to the right because 10 > 9. 2x − 7 > 11 • Check the solution in the ORIGINAL problem. • Check the solution 10.
  • 37. Example 1 (con’t) • Graph the solution to help with the x>9 check. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥. • Always shade in the direction of a number that works in the inequality. Original Problem: • Shade to the right because 10 > 9. 2x − 7 > 11 • Check the solution in the ORIGINAL Check: problem. ? 2 ⋅10 − 7 > 11 • Check the solution 10. 13 > 11
  • 38. Example 1 (con’t) • Graph the solution to help with the x>9 check. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Open circle at 9 because >, not ≥. • Always shade in the direction of a number that works in the inequality. Original Problem: • Shade to the right because 10 > 9. 2x − 7 > 11 • Check the solution in the ORIGINAL Check: problem. ? 2 ⋅10 − 7 > 11 • Check the solution 10. 13 > 11 • This is true and therefore a solution.
  • 39. Example 1 (con’t) • It is good to check at least 2 other numbers x>9 for inequalities. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Original Problem: 2x − 7 > 11 Check:
  • 40. Example 1 (con’t) • It is good to check at least 2 other numbers x>9 for inequalities. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Pick a number that is not a solution and the number where the circle is placed. Original Problem: 2x − 7 > 11 Check:
  • 41. Example 1 (con’t) • It is good to check at least 2 other numbers x>9 for inequalities. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Pick a number that is not a solution and the number where the circle is placed. Original Problem: • 0 is not a solution. 2x − 7 > 11 Check:
  • 42. Example 1 (con’t) • It is good to check at least 2 other numbers x>9 for inequalities. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Pick a number that is not a solution and the number where the circle is placed. Original Problem: • 0 is not a solution. 2x − 7 > 11 • The check shows -7 > 11, which is not true. This is good because it is not shaded. Check: ? 2 ⋅ 0 − 7 > 11 −7 > 11 x
  • 43. Example 1 (con’t) • It is good to check at least 2 other numbers x>9 for inequalities. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Pick a number that is not a solution and the number where the circle is placed. Original Problem: • 0 is not a solution. 2x − 7 > 11 • The check shows -7 > 11, which is not true. This is good because it is not shaded. Check: ? • 9 is not a solution because of the open 2 ⋅ 0 − 7 > 11 circle. −7 > 11 x
  • 44. Example 1 (con’t) • It is good to check at least 2 other numbers x>9 for inequalities. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Pick a number that is not a solution and the number where the circle is placed. Original Problem: • 0 is not a solution. 2x − 7 > 11 • The check shows -7 > 11, which is not true. This is good because it is not shaded. Check: ? • 9 is not a solution because of the open 2 ⋅ 0 − 7 > 11 circle. −7 > 11 x ? • 11 is not greater than 11. Again this is 2 ⋅ 9 − 7 > 11 good because 9 is not a solution. 11 > 11 x
  • 46. Solving Inequality Recap 1) Solve the inequality as you would an equation.
  • 47. Solving Inequality Recap 1) Solve the inequality as you would an equation. 2) Graph the solution on a number line.
  • 48. Solving Inequality Recap 1) Solve the inequality as you would an equation. 2) Graph the solution on a number line. 3) Check at least 3 numbers in the original inequality.
  • 49. Solving Inequality Recap 1) Solve the inequality as you would an equation. 2) Graph the solution on a number line. 3) Check at least 3 numbers in the original inequality. 4) Write the solution.
  • 50. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. • Check solution in original inequality. • -5 is NOT greater than -3! • Why didn’t it work? • Negative means reverse. When dividing by a negative, don’t we reverse all the signs? • The same goes for the inequality. When dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the inequality must reverse.
  • 51. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 • Check solution in original inequality. • -5 is NOT greater than -3! • Why didn’t it work? • Negative means reverse. When dividing by a negative, don’t we reverse all the signs? • The same goes for the inequality. When dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the inequality must reverse.
  • 52. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 • Check solution in original inequality. • -5 is NOT greater than -3! −2x > −4 • Why didn’t it work? • Negative means reverse. When dividing by a negative, don’t we reverse all the signs? • The same goes for the inequality. When dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the inequality must reverse.
  • 53. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 • Check solution in original inequality. • -5 is NOT greater than -3! −2x > −4 • Why didn’t it work? -2 -2 • Negative means reverse. When dividing by a negative, don’t we reverse all the signs? • The same goes for the inequality. When dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the inequality must reverse.
  • 54. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 • Check solution in original inequality. • -5 is NOT greater than -3! −2x > −4 • Why didn’t it work? -2 -2 • Negative means reverse. When dividing x>2 by a negative, don’t we reverse all the signs? • The same goes for the inequality. When dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the inequality must reverse.
  • 55. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 −2x > −4 -2 -2 x>2 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
  • 56. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 −2x > −4 -2 -2 x>2 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
  • 57. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 • Check solution in original inequality. −2x > −4 -2 -2 x>2 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
  • 58. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 • Check solution in original inequality. −2x > −4 -2 -2 x>2 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Check: ? −2 ⋅ 3 + 1>− 3 −5 > −3
  • 59. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 • Check solution in original inequality. • -5 is NOT greater than -3! −2x > −4 -2 -2 x>2 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Check: ? −2 ⋅ 3 + 1>− 3 −5 > −3 x
  • 60. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 • Check solution in original inequality. • -5 is NOT greater than -3! −2x > −4 • Why didn’t it work? -2 -2 x>2 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Check: ? −2 ⋅ 3 + 1>− 3 −5 > −3 x
  • 61. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 • Check solution in original inequality. • -5 is NOT greater than -3! −2x > −4 • Why didn’t it work? -2 -2 • Negative means reverse. When dividing x>2 by a negative, don’t we reverse all the -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 signs? Check: ? −2 ⋅ 3 + 1>− 3 −5 > −3 x
  • 62. Example 2 - What’s wrong here... • Solve for x. −2x + 1 > −3 • Graph. −1 −1 • Check solution in original inequality. • -5 is NOT greater than -3! −2x > −4 • Why didn’t it work? -2 -2 • Negative means reverse. When dividing x>2 by a negative, don’t we reverse all the -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 signs? Check: ? • The same goes for the inequality. When −2 ⋅ 3 + 1>− 3 dividing (or multiplying) by a negative, the inequality must reverse. −5 > −3 x
  • 63. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. • Graph. • Check solution in the original inequality. • 1 is greater than -3! • Write the solution.
  • 64. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. • Check solution in the original inequality. • 1 is greater than -3! • Write the solution.
  • 65. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. −2x > −4 • Check solution in the original inequality. • 1 is greater than -3! • Write the solution.
  • 66. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. −2x > −4 -2 -2 • Check solution in the original inequality. • 1 is greater than -3! • Write the solution.
  • 67. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. −2x > −4 -2 -2 • Check solution in the original x<2 inequality. • 1 is greater than -3! • Write the solution.
  • 68. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. −2x > −4 -2 -2 x<2
  • 69. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. −2x > −4 -2 -2 x<2 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
  • 70. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. −2x > −4 -2 -2 • Check solution in the original x<2 inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
  • 71. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. −2x > −4 -2 -2 • Check solution in the original x<2 inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Check: ? −2 ⋅ 0 + 1>− 3 1 > −3
  • 72. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. −2x > −4 -2 -2 • Check solution in the original x<2 inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 • 1 is greater than -3! Check: ? −2 ⋅ 0 + 1>− 3 1 > −3
  • 73. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. −2x > −4 -2 -2 • Check solution in the original x<2 inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 • 1 is greater than -3! Check: ? • Write the solution. −2 ⋅ 0 + 1>− 3 1 > −3
  • 74. Example 2 (con’t) • Solve for x but reverse the −2x + 1 > −3 inequality when you divide by -2. −1 −1 • Graph. −2x > −4 -2 -2 • Check solution in the original x<2 inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 • 1 is greater than -3! Check: ? • Write the solution. −2 ⋅ 0 + 1>− 3 {x | x < 2} 1 > −3
  • 76. Equation vs Inequality • What are the similarities between solving an Equation and solving an Inequality?
  • 77. Equation vs Inequality • What are the similarities between solving an Equation and solving an Inequality? ✓ Solve using the same process.
  • 78. Equation vs Inequality • What are the similarities between solving an Equation and solving an Inequality? ✓ Solve using the same process. ✓ Always check solution.
  • 80. Equation vs Inequality • What are the differences between solving an Equation and solving an Inequality?
  • 81. Equation vs Inequality • What are the differences between solving an Equation and solving an Inequality? ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality reverses.
  • 82. Equation vs Inequality • What are the differences between solving an Equation and solving an Inequality? ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality reverses. ‣ < changes to >
  • 83. Equation vs Inequality • What are the differences between solving an Equation and solving an Inequality? ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality reverses. ‣ < changes to > ‣ > changes to <
  • 84. Equation vs Inequality • What are the differences between solving an Equation and solving an Inequality? ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality reverses. ‣ < changes to > ‣ > changes to < ‣ ≤ changes to ≥
  • 85. Equation vs Inequality • What are the differences between solving an Equation and solving an Inequality? ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality reverses. ‣ < changes to > ‣ > changes to < ‣ ≤ changes to ≥ ‣ ≥ changes to ≤
  • 86. Equation vs Inequality • What are the differences between solving an Equation and solving an Inequality? ✓ When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the inequality reverses. ‣ < changes to > ‣ > changes to < ‣ ≤ changes to ≥ ‣ ≥ changes to ≤ ✓ Check multiple numbers to include solutions and non- solutions.
  • 87. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13
  • 88. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11
  • 89. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11 8x ≤ 24
  • 90. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11 8x ≤ 24 8 8
  • 91. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11 8x ≤ 24 8 8 x≤3
  • 92. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 8x ≤ 24 8 8 x≤3
  • 93. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 8x ≤ 24 8 8 x≤3
  • 94. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 8x ≤ 24 Check: 8 8 x≤3
  • 95. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 8x ≤ 24 Check: ? 8 8 8 ⋅ 0 − 11≤ 13 −11 ≤ 13 x≤3
  • 96. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 8x ≤ 24 Check: ? ? 8 8 8 ⋅ 0 − 11≤ 13 8 ⋅ 5 − 11≤ 13 x≤3 −11 ≤ 13 29 ≤ 13 x
  • 97. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 8x ≤ 24 Check: ? ? 8 8 8 ⋅ 0 − 11≤ 13 8 ⋅ 5 − 11≤ 13 x≤3 −11 ≤ 13 ? 29 ≤ 13 x 8 ⋅ 3 − 11≤ 13 13 ≤ 13
  • 98. Example 3 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to 8x − 11 ≤ 13 +11 +11 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 8x ≤ 24 Check: ? ? 8 8 8 ⋅ 0 − 11≤ 13 8 ⋅ 5 − 11≤ 13 x≤3 −11 ≤ 13 ? 29 ≤ 13 x 8 ⋅ 3 − 11≤ 13 13 ≤ 13 {x | x ≤ 3}
  • 99. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5
  • 100. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10
  • 101. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10 −3x > −15
  • 102. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10 −3x > −15 −3 −3
  • 103. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10 −3x > −15 −3 −3 x<5
  • 104. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 −3x > −15 −3 −3 x<5
  • 105. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 −3x > −15 −3 −3 x<5
  • 106. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 −3x > −15 Check: −3 −3 x<5
  • 107. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 −3x > −15 Check: ? −3 −3 −3 ⋅ 0 + 10 >− 5 10 > −5 x<5
  • 108. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 −3x > −15 Check: ? ? −3 −3 −3 ⋅ 0 + 10 >− 5 −3 ⋅10 + 10 >− 5 x<5 10 > −5 −20 > −5 x
  • 109. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 −3x > −15 Check: ? ? −3 −3 −3 ⋅ 0 + 10 >− 5 −3 ⋅10 + 10 >− 5 x<5 10 > −5 −20 > −5 x ? −3 ⋅ 5 + 10 >− 5 −5 > −5 x
  • 110. Example 4 - You try... • Solve, graph, check, and write your solution to −3x + 10 > −5 −10 −10 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 −3x > −15 Check: ? ? −3 −3 −3 ⋅ 0 + 10 >− 5 −3 ⋅10 + 10 >− 5 x<5 10 > −5 −20 > −5 x ? −3 ⋅ 5 + 10 >− 5 {x | x < 5} −5 > −5 x
  • 111. Graphing Caution! • Did you notice that the shading always went in the direction of the inequality?
  • 112. Graphing Caution! • Did you notice that the shading always went in the direction of the inequality? • Graph 1 > x
  • 113. Graphing Caution! • Did you notice that the shading always went in the direction of the inequality? • Graph 1 > x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
  • 114. Graphing Caution! • Did you notice that the shading always went in the direction of the inequality? • Graph 1 > x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Notice the shading is opposite the direction of the inequality. This is because x is on the right of the symbol instead of the left.
  • 115. Graphing Caution! • Did you notice that the shading always went in the direction of the inequality? • Graph 1 > x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Notice the shading is opposite the direction of the inequality. This is because x is on the right of the symbol instead of the left. • Always check numbers when determining shading!
  • 116. What if parenthesis and/or variables on both sides of the inequality?
  • 117. What if parenthesis and/or variables on both sides of the inequality? • Solve the same as you would if it was an equation.
  • 118. What if parenthesis and/or variables on both sides of the inequality? • Solve the same as you would if it was an equation. • First, remove parenthesis.
  • 119. What if parenthesis and/or variables on both sides of the inequality? • Solve the same as you would if it was an equation. • First, remove parenthesis. • Second, combine like terms on the same side of the inequality (if any).
  • 120. What if parenthesis and/or variables on both sides of the inequality? • Solve the same as you would if it was an equation. • First, remove parenthesis. • Second, combine like terms on the same side of the inequality (if any). • Third, get variables on the same side of inequality.
  • 121. What if parenthesis and/or variables on both sides of the inequality? • Solve the same as you would if it was an equation. • First, remove parenthesis. • Second, combine like terms on the same side of the inequality (if any). • Third, get variables on the same side of inequality. • Finally, solve for the variable.
  • 122. Example 4 - 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
  • 123. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x
  • 124. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  • 125. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left.
  • 126. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x
  • 127. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x • Move variables on one side.
  • 128. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x • Move variables on one side. +5x +5x
  • 129. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x • Move variables on one side. +5x +5x • Solve for x.
  • 130. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x • Move variables on one side. +5x +5x • Solve for x. −3 + 2x < −3
  • 131. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x • Move variables on one side. +5x +5x • Solve for x. −3 + 2x < −3 +3 +3
  • 132. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x • Move variables on one side. +5x +5x • Solve for x. −3 + 2x < −3 +3 +3 2x < 0
  • 133. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x • Move variables on one side. +5x +5x • Solve for x. −3 + 2x < −3 +3 +3 2x < 0 2 2
  • 134. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x • Move variables on one side. +5x +5x • Solve for x. −3 + 2x < −3 +3 +3 2x < 0 2 2 x<0
  • 135. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x • Move variables on one side. +5x +5x • Solve for x. −3 + 2x < −3 +3 +3 • Graph solution. 2x < 0 2 2 x<0
  • 136. Example 4 - • Remove parenthesis. 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x • Combine like terms on the 1− 4 − 3x < −3 − 5x left. −3 − 3x < −3 − 5x • Move variables on one side. +5x +5x • Solve for x. −3 + 2x < −3 +3 +3 • Graph solution. 2x < 0 2 2 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 x<0
  • 137. Example 4 Continued... • Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x in original inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 • The solution checks out.
  • 138. Example 4 Continued... • Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x in original inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Check: • The solution checks out.
  • 139. Example 4 Continued... • Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x in original inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 ? Check: 1− ( 4 + 3⋅ −1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ −1 1− 1 < −3 + 5 0<2 • The solution checks out.
  • 140. Example 4 Continued... • Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x in original inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 ? Check: ? 1− ( 4 + 3⋅ −1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ −1 1− ( 4 + 3⋅1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅1 1− 1 < −3 + 5 1− 7 < −3 − 5 0<2 −6 < −8 x • The solution checks out.
  • 141. Example 4 Continued... • Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x in original inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 ? Check: ? 1− ( 4 + 3⋅ −1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ −1 1− ( 4 + 3⋅1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅1 1− 1 < −3 + 5 1− 7 < −3 − 5 0<2 ? −6 < −8 x 1− ( 4 + 3⋅ 0 ) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ 0 −3 < −3 x • The solution checks out.
  • 142. Example 4 Continued... • Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x in original inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 ? Check: ? 1− ( 4 + 3⋅ −1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ −1 1− ( 4 + 3⋅1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅1 1− 1 < −3 + 5 1− 7 < −3 − 5 0<2 ? −6 < −8 x 1− ( 4 + 3⋅ 0 ) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ 0 −3 < −3 x • The solution checks out.
  • 143. Example 4 Continued... • Check at least 3 solutions 1− ( 4 + 3x ) < −3 − 5x in original inequality. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 ? Check: ? 1− ( 4 + 3⋅ −1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ −1 1− ( 4 + 3⋅1) <− 3 − 5 ⋅1 1− 1 < −3 + 5 1− 7 < −3 − 5 0<2 ? −6 < −8 x 1− ( 4 + 3⋅ 0 ) <− 3 − 5 ⋅ 0 −3 < −3 x • The solution checks out. {x | x < 0}
  • 144. Example 5 - Solve 1 3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 ) 2
  • 145. Example 5 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 1 3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 ) 2
  • 146. Example 5 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 1 3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 ) 2 3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4
  • 147. Example 5 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 1 3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 ) • Move variables to one side. 2 3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4
  • 148. Example 5 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 1 3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 ) • Move variables to one side. 2 3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4 −3x −3x
  • 149. Example 5 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 1 3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 ) • Move variables to one side. 2 3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4 −3x −3x −15 ≥ 4
  • 150. Example 5 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 1 3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 ) • Move variables to one side. 2 • What happen to x? 3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4 −3x −3x −15 ≥ 4
  • 151. Example 5 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 1 3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 ) • Move variables to one side. 2 • What happen to x? 3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4 • Is the resulting inequality −3x −3x true? −15 ≥ 4
  • 152. Example 5 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 1 3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 ) • Move variables to one side. 2 • What happen to x? 3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4 • Is the resulting inequality −3x −3x true? −15 ≥ 4 • Because the result is a false statement, there is no solution to this inequality.
  • 153. Example 5 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 1 3(x − 5) ≥ ( 6x + 8 ) • Move variables to one side. 2 • What happen to x? 3x − 15 ≥ 3x + 4 • Is the resulting inequality −3x −3x true? −15 ≥ 4 • Because the result is a false statement, there is no No Solution solution to this inequality.
  • 154. Example 6 - Solve 2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3
  • 155. Example 6 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3
  • 156. Example 6 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3 10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3
  • 157. Example 6 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3 • Move variables to one side. 10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3
  • 158. Example 6 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3 • Move variables to one side. 10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3 −10x −10x
  • 159. Example 6 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3 • Move variables to one side. 10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3 −10x −10x 8 ≥ −3
  • 160. Example 6 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3 • Move variables to one side. • The x disappeared again but is the 10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3 resulting inequality true? −10x −10x 8 ≥ −3
  • 161. Example 6 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3 • Move variables to one side. • The x disappeared again but is the 10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3 resulting inequality true? −10x −10x • Yes! Because the result is a true statement, any number can be 8 ≥ −3 substituted into the original inequality.
  • 162. Example 6 - Solve • Remove parenthesis. 2(5x + 4) ≥ 10x − 3 • Move variables to one side. • The x disappeared again but is the 10x + 8 ≥ 10x − 3 resulting inequality true? −10x −10x • Yes! Because the result is a true statement, any number can be 8 ≥ −3 substituted into the original inequality. All Real Numbers • The graph is the entire number line so the solution is All Real -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 numbers.
  • 163. Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks?
  • 164. Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Remember this problem?
  • 165. Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Remember this problem? • Would $2000 be enough?
  • 166. Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Remember this problem? • Would $2000 be enough? • How about $710?
  • 167. Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Remember this problem? • Would $2000 be enough? • How about $710? • What about $1710?
  • 168. Example 7 - The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Remember this problem? • Would $2000 be enough? • How about $710? • What about $1710? • This situation can be modeled with an Inequality. We would use an Inequality instead of an Equation because an exact amount is not needed. There is a range of acceptable values.
  • 169. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Let A = Josh’s account balance before writing the checks.
  • 170. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Let A = Josh’s account balance before writing the checks. • The minimum balance is $1000 so this is the least amount allowed in the account.
  • 171. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Let A = Josh’s account balance before writing the checks. • The minimum balance is $1000 so this is the least amount allowed in the account. • Checks are deducted from the account balance. What operation shows a deduction?
  • 172. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Let A = Josh’s account balance before writing the checks. • The minimum balance is $1000 so this is the least amount allowed in the account. • Checks are deducted from the account balance. What operation shows a deduction? • Subtraction!
  • 173. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? • Let A = Josh’s account balance before writing the checks. • The minimum balance is $1000 so this is the least amount allowed in the account. • Checks are deducted from the account balance. What operation shows a deduction? • Subtraction! • $525 and $185 need subtracted from the account balance.
  • 174. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance
  • 175. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance A - (525 + 185) ≥ 1000
  • 176. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance A - (525 + 185) ≥ 1000 A - 710 ≥ 1000
  • 177. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance A - (525 + 185) ≥ 1000 A - 710 ≥ 1000 A - 710 + 710 ≥ 1000 + 710
  • 178. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance A - (525 + 185) ≥ 1000 A - 710 ≥ 1000 A - 710 + 710 ≥ 1000 + 710 A ≥ 1710
  • 179. (Example 7 - continued) The local bank in Mathville requires a minimum balance of $1000. If Josh knows he must write checks for $525 for rent and $185 for utilities, how much should he have in his account before writing the checks? Account balance - (sum of checks written) ≥ Min Balance A - (525 + 185) ≥ 1000 A - 710 ≥ 1000 A - 710 + 710 ≥ 1000 + 710 A ≥ 1710 Josh must have at least $1710 in his checking account before writing the checks.
  • 180. Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover.
  • 181. Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. • Let w = width
  • 182. Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. • Let w = width • length = twice as long as the width = 2w.
  • 183. Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. • Let w = width • length = twice as long as the width = 2w. • Enclosing a space refers to perimeter, the distance around the space.
  • 184. Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. • Let w = width • length = twice as long as the width = 2w. • Enclosing a space refers to perimeter, the distance around the space. • This space is rectangular. Opposite sides have the same measure.
  • 185. Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. • Let w = width • length = twice as long as the width = 2w. • Enclosing a space refers to perimeter, the distance around the space. • This space is rectangular. Opposite sides have the same measure. • Perimeter, P, of a rectangle is P = 2l + 2w, where l is length and w is width.
  • 186. Example 8 - Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. • Let w = width • length = twice as long as the width = 2w. • Enclosing a space refers to perimeter, the distance around the space. • This space is rectangular. Opposite sides have the same measure. • Perimeter, P, of a rectangle is P = 2l + 2w, where l is length and w is width. • Because Jim has 96 feet of fence, this is the maximum perimeter.
  • 187. (Example 8 - continued) Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w
  • 188. (Example 8 - continued) Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w 96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w
  • 189. (Example 8 - continued) Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w 96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w 96 ≥ 4w + 2w
  • 190. (Example 8 - continued) Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w 96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w 96 ≥ 4w + 2w 96 ≥ 6w
  • 191. (Example 8 - continued) Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w 96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w 96 ≥ 4w + 2w 96 ≥ 6w 96 ÷ 6 ≥ 6w ÷ 6
  • 192. (Example 8 - continued) Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w 96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w 96 ≥ 4w + 2w 96 ≥ 6w 96 ÷ 6 ≥ 6w ÷ 6 16 ≥ w
  • 193. (Example 8 - continued) Jim has several rectangular spaces that need enclosed by a fence. He has 96 feet of fencing but not sure which space to enclose. All the spaces have lengths twice as long as the width. Write an inequality and solve so Jim can determine the dimensions the fencing will cover. Maximum Perimeter ≥ 2l + 2w 96 ≥ 2 * 2w + 2 * w 96 ≥ 4w + 2w 96 ≥ 6w 96 ÷ 6 ≥ 6w ÷ 6 16 ≥ w Jim can fence a space with a width less than or equal to 16 feet.

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