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We associate each real number with a position on a line, positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.

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We associate each real number with a position on a line, positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.

-2 20 1 3+

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We associate each real number with a position on a line, positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.

-2 20 1 3+

-1-3–

2/3

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We associate each real number with a position on a line, positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.

-2 20 1 3+

-1-3–

2/3 2½

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We associate each real number with a position on a line, positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.

-2 20 1 3+

-1-3–

2/3 2½ π 3.14..

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–π –3.14..

We associate each real number with a position on a line, positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.

-2 20 1 3+

-1-3–

2/3 2½ π 3.14..

This line with each position addressed by a real number is called the real (number) line.

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–π –3.14..

We associate each real number with a position on a line, positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.

-2 20 1 3+

-1-3–

2/3 2½ π 3.14..

This line with each position addressed by a real number is called the real (number) line.

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–π –3.14..

Given two numbers corresponding to two points on the real line, we define the number to the right to be greater than the number to the left.

We associate each real number with a position on a line, positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.

-2 20 1 3+

-1-3–

2/3 2½ π 3.14..

This line with each position addressed by a real number is called the real (number) line.

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+–RL

–π –3.14..

Given two numbers corresponding to two points on the real line, we define the number to the right to be greater than the number to the left.

We associate each real number with a position on a line, positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.

-2 20 1 3+

-1-3–

2/3 2½ π 3.14..

This line with each position addressed by a real number is called the real (number) line.

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+–R

We write this as L < R and called this the natural form because it corresponds to their respective positions on the real line.

L <

–π –3.14..

Given two numbers corresponding to two points on the real line, we define the number to the right to be greater than the number to the left.

We associate each real number with a position on a line, positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.

-2 20 1 3+

-1-3–

2/3 2½ π 3.14..

This line with each position addressed by a real number is called the real (number) line.

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+–R

We write this as L < R and called this the natural form because it corresponds to their respective positions on the real line. This relation may also be written as R > L (less preferable).

L <

–π –3.14..

Given two numbers corresponding to two points on the real line, we define the number to the right to be greater than the number to the left.

Example A. 2 < 4, –3< –2, 0 > –1 are true statementsInequalities

Example A. 2 < 4, –3< –2, 0 > –1 are true statementsand –2 < –5 , 5 < 3 are false statements.

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Example A. 2 < 4, –3< –2, 0 > –1 are true statementsand –2 < –5 , 5 < 3 are false statements.

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If we want all the numbers greater than 5, we may denote them as "all number x where 5 < x".

Example A. 2 < 4, –3< –2, 0 > –1 are true statementsand –2 < –5 , 5 < 3 are false statements.

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If we want all the numbers greater than 5, we may denote them as "all number x where 5 < x". In general, we write "a < x" for all the numbers x greater than a (excluding a).

Example A. 2 < 4, –3< –2, 0 > –1 are true statementsand –2 < –5 , 5 < 3 are false statements.

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If we want all the numbers greater than 5, we may denote them as "all number x where 5 < x". In general, we write "a < x" for all the numbers x greater than a (excluding a). In picture,

+–a

open dot

a < x

Example A. 2 < 4, –3< –2, 0 > –1 are true statementsand –2 < –5 , 5 < 3 are false statements.

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If we want all the numbers greater than 5, we may denote them as "all number x where 5 < x". In general, we write "a < x" for all the numbers x greater than a (excluding a). In picture,

+–a

open dot

If we want all the numbers x greater than or equal to a (including a), we write it as a < x.

a < x

Example A. 2 < 4, –3< –2, 0 > –1 are true statementsand –2 < –5 , 5 < 3 are false statements.

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If we want all the numbers greater than 5, we may denote them as "all number x where 5 < x". In general, we write "a < x" for all the numbers x greater than a (excluding a). In picture,

+–a

open dot

If we want all the numbers x greater than or equal to a (including a), we write it as a < x. In picture

+–a

solid dot

a < x

a < x

Example A. 2 < 4, –3< –2, 0 > –1 are true statementsand –2 < –5 , 5 < 3 are false statements.

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If we want all the numbers greater than 5, we may denote them as "all number x where 5 < x". In general, we write "a < x" for all the numbers x greater than a (excluding a). In picture,

+–a

open dot

If we want all the numbers x greater than or equal to a (including a), we write it as a < x. In picture

+–a

solid dot

a < x

a < x

The numbers x fit the description a < x < b where a < b are all the numbers x between a and b.

Example A. 2 < 4, –3< –2, 0 > –1 are true statementsand –2 < –5 , 5 < 3 are false statements.

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If we want all the numbers greater than 5, we may denote them as "all number x where 5 < x". In general, we write "a < x" for all the numbers x greater than a (excluding a). In picture,

+–a

open dot

If we want all the numbers x greater than or equal to a (including a), we write it as a < x. In picture

+–a

solid dot

a < x

a < x

The numbers x fit the description a < x < b where a < b are all the numbers x between a and b.

+–a a < x < b b

Example A. 2 < 4, –3< –2, 0 > –1 are true statementsand –2 < –5 , 5 < 3 are false statements.

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If we want all the numbers greater than 5, we may denote them as "all number x where 5 < x". In general, we write "a < x" for all the numbers x greater than a (excluding a). In picture,

+–a

open dot

If we want all the numbers x greater than or equal to a (including a), we write it as a < x. In picture

+–a

solid dot

a < x

a < x

The numbers x fit the description a < x < b where a < b are all the numbers x between a and b. A line segment as such is called an interval.

+–a a < x < b b

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

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Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

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It’s in the natural form.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

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It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

0 3+

-1– x

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It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

0 3+

-1– x

b. Draw 0 > x > –3

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It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

0 3+

-1– x

b. Draw 0 > x > –3

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It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Put it in the natural form –3 < x < 0.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

0 3+

-1– x

b. Draw 0 > x > –3

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It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Put it in the natural form –3 < x < 0. Then mark the numbers and x in order accordingly.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

0 3+

-1– x

b. Draw 0 > x > –3

0+

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x

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It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Put it in the natural form –3 < x < 0. Then mark the numbers and x in order accordingly.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

0 3+

-1– x

b. Draw 0 > x > –3

0+

-3–

x

Expressions such as 2 < x > 3 or 2 < x < –3 do not have any solution.

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It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Put it in the natural form –3 < x < 0. Then mark the numbers and x in order accordingly.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

0 3+

-1– x

b. Draw 0 > x > –3

0+

-3–

x

Expressions such as 2 < x > 3 or 2 < x < –3 do not have any solution.

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Adding or subtracting the same quantity to both retains the inequality sign,

It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Put it in the natural form –3 < x < 0. Then mark the numbers and x in order accordingly.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

0 3+

-1– x

b. Draw 0 > x > –3

0+

-3–

x

Expressions such as 2 < x > 3 or 2 < x < –3 do not have any solution.

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Adding or subtracting the same quantity to both retains the inequality sign, i.e. if a < b, then a ± c < b ± c.

It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Put it in the natural form –3 < x < 0. Then mark the numbers and x in order accordingly.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

0 3+

-1– x

b. Draw 0 > x > –3

0+

-3–

x

Expressions such as 2 < x > 3 or 2 < x < –3 do not have any solution.

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For example 6 < 12, then 6 + 3 < 12 + 3.

Adding or subtracting the same quantity to both retains the inequality sign, i.e. if a < b, then a ± c < b ± c.

It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Put it in the natural form –3 < x < 0. Then mark the numbers and x in order accordingly.

Example B.a. Draw –1 < x < 3.

0 3+

-1– x

b. Draw 0 > x > –3

0+

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x

Expressions such as 2 < x > 3 or 2 < x < –3 do not have any solution.

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For example 6 < 12, then 6 + 3 < 12 + 3. We use the this fact to solve inequalities.

Adding or subtracting the same quantity to both retains the inequality sign, i.e. if a < b, then a ± c < b ± c.

It’s in the natural form. Mark the numbers and x on the linein order accordingly.

Put it in the natural form –3 < x < 0. Then mark the numbers and x in order accordingly.

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

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Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3

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Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

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Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

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Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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A number c is positive means that 0 < c.

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign,

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign, i.e. if 0 < c and a < b

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign, i.e. if 0 < c and a < b, then ac < bc.

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign, i.e. if 0 < c and a < b, then ac < bc. For example 6 < 12 is true,

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign, i.e. if 0 < c and a < b, then ac < bc. For example 6 < 12 is true, then multiplying by 3 3*6 < 3*12

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign, i.e. if 0 < c and a < b, then ac < bc. For example 6 < 12 is true, then multiplying by 3 3*6 < 3*12 or 18 < 36 is also true.

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign, i.e. if 0 < c and a < b, then ac < bc.

Example D. Solve 3x > 12 and draw the solution.

For example 6 < 12 is true, then multiplying by 3 3*6 < 3*12 or 18 < 36 is also true.

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign, i.e. if 0 < c and a < b, then ac < bc.

Example D. Solve 3x > 12 and draw the solution.

3x > 12

For example 6 < 12 is true, then multiplying by 3 3*6 < 3*12 or 18 < 36 is also true.

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign, i.e. if 0 < c and a < b, then ac < bc.

Example D. Solve 3x > 12 and draw the solution.

3x > 12 divide by 3 and keep the inequality sign 3x/3 > 12/3

For example 6 < 12 is true, then multiplying by 3 3*6 < 3*12 or 18 < 36 is also true.

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign, i.e. if 0 < c and a < b, then ac < bc.

Example D. Solve 3x > 12 and draw the solution.

3x > 12 divide by 3 and keep the inequality sign 3x/3 > 12/3 x > 4 or 4 < x

For example 6 < 12 is true, then multiplying by 3 3*6 < 3*12 or 18 < 36 is also true.

Example C. Solve x – 3 < 12 and draw the solution.

x – 3 < 12 add 3 to both sides x – 3 + 3 < 12 + 3 x < 15

0 15+–

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x

A number c is positive means that 0 < c. We may multiply or divide a positive number to the inequality and keep the same inequality sign, i.e. if 0 < c and a < b, then ac < bc.

Example D. Solve 3x > 12 and draw the solution.

3x > 12 divide by 3 and keep the inequality sign 3x/3 > 12/3 x > 4 or 4 < x

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For example 6 < 12 is true, then multiplying by 3 3*6 < 3*12 or 18 < 36 is also true.

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A number c is negative means c < 0.

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A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign,

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A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

Inequalities

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

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For example 6 < 12 is true.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

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For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

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For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true. Multiplying by –1 switches the left-right positions of the originals.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

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12<

For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true. Multiplying by –1 switches the left-right positions of the originals.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

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12–6 <

For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true. Multiplying by –1 switches the left-right positions of the originals.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

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12–6–12 <<

For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true. Multiplying by –1 switches the left-right positions of the originals.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

Example E. Solve –x + 2 < 5 and draw the solution.

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12–6–12 <<

For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true. Multiplying by –1 switches the left-right positions of the originals.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

Example E. Solve –x + 2 < 5 and draw the solution.

–x + 2 < 5

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12–6–12 <<

For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true. Multiplying by –1 switches the left-right positions of the originals.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

Example E. Solve –x + 2 < 5 and draw the solution.

–x + 2 < 5 subtract 2 from both sides –x < 3

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12–6–12 <<

For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true. Multiplying by –1 switches the left-right positions of the originals.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

Example E. Solve –x + 2 < 5 and draw the solution.

–x + 2 < 5 subtract 2 from both sides –x < 3 multiply by –1 to get x, reverse the inequality –(–x) > –3 x > –3

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12–6–12 <<

For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true. Multiplying by –1 switches the left-right positions of the originals.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

Example E. Solve –x + 2 < 5 and draw the solution.

–x + 2 < 5 subtract 2 from both sides –x < 3 multiply by –1 to get x, reverse the inequality –(–x) > –3 x > –3 or –3 < x

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12–6–12 <<

For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true. Multiplying by –1 switches the left-right positions of the originals.

A number c is negative means c < 0. Multiplying or dividing by an negative number reverses the inequality sign, i.e. if c < 0 and a < b then ca > cb .

Example E. Solve –x + 2 < 5 and draw the solution.

–x + 2 < 5 subtract 2 from both sides –x < 3 multiply by –1 to get x, reverse the inequality –(–x) > –3 x > –3 or –3 < x

0+

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For example 6 < 12 is true. If we multiply –1 to both sides then (–1)6 > (–1)12 – 6 > –12 which is true. Multiplying by –1 switches the left-right positions of the originals.

To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities

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To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides

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To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule).

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To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule). 3. Multiply or divide to get x.

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To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule). 3. Multiply or divide to get x. If we multiply or divide by negative numbers to both sides, the inequality sign must be turned around.

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To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule). 3. Multiply or divide to get x. If we multiply or divide by negative numbers to both sides, the inequality sign must be turned around. This rule can be avoided by keeping the x-term positive.

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To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule). 3. Multiply or divide to get x. If we multiply or divide by negative numbers to both sides, the inequality sign must be turned around. This rule can be avoided by keeping the x-term positive.

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Example F. Solve 3x + 5 > x + 9

To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule). 3. Multiply or divide to get x. If we multiply or divide by negative numbers to both sides, the inequality sign must be turned around. This rule can be avoided by keeping the x-term positive.

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Example F. Solve 3x + 5 > x + 9

3x + 5 > x + 9 move the x and 5, change side-change sign

To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule). 3. Multiply or divide to get x. If we multiply or divide by negative numbers to both sides, the inequality sign must be turned around. This rule can be avoided by keeping the x-term positive.

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Example F. Solve 3x + 5 > x + 9

3x + 5 > x + 9 move the x and 5, change side-change sign3x – x > 9 – 5

To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule). 3. Multiply or divide to get x. If we multiply or divide by negative numbers to both sides, the inequality sign must be turned around. This rule can be avoided by keeping the x-term positive.

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Example F. Solve 3x + 5 > x + 9

3x + 5 > x + 9 move the x and 5, change side-change sign3x – x > 9 – 5 2x > 4

To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule). 3. Multiply or divide to get x. If we multiply or divide by negative numbers to both sides, the inequality sign must be turned around. This rule can be avoided by keeping the x-term positive.

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Example F. Solve 3x + 5 > x + 9

3x + 5 > x + 9 move the x and 5, change side-change sign3x – x > 9 – 5 2x > 4 div. 2

2x 2

4 2>

To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule). 3. Multiply or divide to get x. If we multiply or divide by negative numbers to both sides, the inequality sign must be turned around. This rule can be avoided by keeping the x-term positive.

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Example F. Solve 3x + 5 > x + 9

3x + 5 > x + 9 move the x and 5, change side-change sign3x – x > 9 – 5 2x > 4 div. 2

2x 2

4 2>

x > 2 or 2 < x

To solve inequalities:1. Simplify both sides of the inequalities2. Gather the x-terms to one side and the number-terms to the other sides (use the “change side-change sign” rule). 3. Multiply or divide to get x. If we multiply or divide by negative numbers to both sides, the inequality sign must be turned around. This rule can be avoided by keeping the x-term positive.

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Example F. Solve 3x + 5 > x + 9

3x + 5 > x + 9 move the x and 5, change side-change sign3x – x > 9 – 5 2x > 4 div. 2

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2x 2

4 2>

x > 2 or 2 < x

Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

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Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side

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Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x

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Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18

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Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18 move 18 and –3x (change sign)6 – 18 > 3x

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Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18 move 18 and –3x (change sign)6 – 18 > 3x – 12 > 3x

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Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18 move 18 and –3x (change sign)6 – 18 > 3x – 12 > 3x–12

33x 3

>

div. by 3 (no need to switch >)

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Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18 move 18 and –3x (change sign)6 – 18 > 3x – 12 > 3x–12

33x 3

>

–4 > x or x < –4

div. by 3 (no need to switch >)

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Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18 move 18 and –3x (change sign)6 – 18 > 3x – 12 > 3x

0+

–12 3

3x 3

>

-4

div. by 3 (no need to switch >)

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–4 > x or x < –4

Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18 move 18 and –3x (change sign)6 – 18 > 3x – 12 > 3x

0+

–12 3

3x 3

>

-4

div. by 3 (no need to switch >)

Inequalities

We also have inequalities in the form of intervals.

–4 > x or x < –4

Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18 move 18 and –3x (change sign)6 – 18 > 3x – 12 > 3x

0+

–12 3

3x 3

>

-4

div. by 3 (no need to switch >)

Inequalities

We also have inequalities in the form of intervals. We solve them by +, –, * , / to all three parts of the inequalities.

–4 > x or x < –4

Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18 move 18 and –3x (change sign)6 – 18 > 3x – 12 > 3x

0+

–12 3

3x 3

>

-4

div. by 3 (no need to switch >)

Inequalities

We also have inequalities in the form of intervals. We solve them by +, –, * , / to all three parts of the inequalities. Again, we + or – remove the number term in the middle first,

–4 > x or x < –4

Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18 move 18 and –3x (change sign)6 – 18 > 3x – 12 > 3x

0+

–12 3

3x 3

>

-4

div. by 3 (no need to switch >)

Inequalities

We also have inequalities in the form of intervals. We solve them by +, –, * , / to all three parts of the inequalities. Again, we + or – remove the number term in the middle first, then divide or multiply to get x.

–4 > x or x < –4

Example G. Solve 3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x

3(2 – x) > 2(x + 9) – 2x simplify each side6 – 3x > 2x + 18 – 2x6 – 3x > 18 move 18 and –3x (change sign)6 – 18 > 3x – 12 > 3x

0+

–12 3

3x 3

>

-4

div. by 3 (no need to switch >)

Inequalities

We also have inequalities in the form of intervals. We solve them by +, –, * , / to all three parts of the inequalities. Again, we + or – remove the number term in the middle first, then divide or multiply to get x. The answer is an interval of numbers.

–4 > x or x < –4

Example H. (Interval Inequality)

Solve 12 > –2x + 6 > –4 and draw

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Example H. (Interval Inequality)

Solve 12 > –2x + 6 > –4 and draw.

12 > –2x + 6 > –4 subtract 6 –6 –6 –6

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Example H. (Interval Inequality)

Solve 12 > –2x + 6 > –4 and draw.

12 > –2x + 6 > –4 subtract 6 –6 –6 –6 6 > –2x > –10

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Example H. (Interval Inequality)

Solve 12 > –2x + 6 > –4 and draw.

12 > –2x + 6 > –4 subtract 6 –6 –6 –6 6 > –2x > –10 div. by -2, switch inequality sign 6 -2

-2x -2<

-10 -2

<

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Example H. (Interval Inequality)

Solve 12 > –2x + 6 > –4 and draw.

12 > –2x + 6 > –4 subtract 6 –6 –6 –6 6 > –2x > –10

-3 < x < 5

div. by -2, switch inequality sign 6 -2

-2x -2<

-10 -2

<

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Example H. (Interval Inequality)

Solve 12 > –2x + 6 > –4 and draw.

12 > –2x + 6 > –4 subtract 6 –6 –6 –6 6 > –2x > –10

0+

-3 < x < 5

5

div. by -2, switch inequality sign 6 -2

-2x -2<

-10 -2

<

-3

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InequalitiesExercise. A. Draw the following Inequalities. Indicate clearly whether the end points are included or not.1. x < 3 2. –5 ≤ x 3. x < –8 4. x ≤ 12 B. Write in the natural form then draw them.5. x ≥ 3 6. –5 > x 7. x ≥ –8 8. x > 12 C. Draw the following intervals, state so if it is impossible.

9. 6 > x ≥ 3 10. –5 < x ≤ 2 11. 1 > x ≥ –8 12. 4 < x ≤ 2

13. 6 > x ≥ 8

14. –5 > x ≤ 2 15. –7 ≤ x ≤ –3 16. –7 ≤ x ≤ –9D. Solve the following Inequalities and draw the solution.17. x + 5 < 3

18. –5 ≤ 2x + 3 19. 3x + 1 < –8 20. 2x + 3 ≤ 12 – x 21. –3x + 5 ≥ 1 – 4x

22. 2(x + 2) ≥ 5 – (x – 1) 23. 3(x – 1) + 2 ≤ – 2x – 9

24. –2(x – 3) > 2(–x – 1) + 3x 25. –(x + 4) – 2 ≤ 4(x – 1)

26. x + 2(x – 3) < 2(x – 1) – 2

27. –2(x – 3) + 3 ≥ 2(x – 1) + 3x + 13

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F. Solve the following interval inequalities.

28. –4 ≤ 2x 29. 7 > 3

–x 30. < –4–xE. Clear the denominator first then solve and draw the solution.

5x 2 3

1 23 2 + ≥ x31. x 4

–3 3

–4 – 1 > x32.

x 2 83 3

45 – ≤ 33. x 8 12

–5 7 1 + > 34.

x 2 3–3 2

3 4

41 – + x35. x 4 6

5 53

–1 – 2 + < x36.

x 12 27 3

6 1

43 – – ≥ x37.

≤

40. – 2 < x + 2 < 5 41. –1 ≥ 2x – 3 ≥ –11

42. –5 ≤ 1 – 3x < 10 43. 11 > –1 – 3x > –7

38. –6 ≤ 3x < 12 39. 8 > –2x > –4