ALGEBRA 1
Lesson 3-4 Warm-Up
ALGEBRA 1
Lesson 3-4 Warm-Up
ALGEBRA 1
“Solving Multi-Step Inequalities” (3-4)(3-1)How do you solve a
multi-step inequality?Tip: Solve a multi-step inequality exactly like an equality (equation with an equal sign). Isolate the variable (get the letter by itself) by:
1. “Undo”ing addition and subtraction from the variable side
2. “Undo”ing multiplication and division from the variable side
Note: If the variables is on both sides, “undo” it from one side so that there is only one variable side before doing anything else
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Example: Solve 2y – 3 -5.
2y - 3 + 3 -5 + 3 Add 3 to each side.
2y + 0 -2 Simplify.
y -1 Simplify.
Check: 2y - 3 -5
2y - 3 -5 Check the direction of the inequality.
2(-2) - 3 -5 Substitute a solution less than – 1 for b like -2.
2(-1) - 3 -5 Substitute -1 for y.
-5 = -5
-7 -5 The direction of the sign is correct.
Divide each side by 2.2y2
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“Solving Two-Step Inequalities” (7-5)(3-1)
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Example: Solve -9 – x + 6. 13
-9 – x + 6 13
-9 - 6 – x + 6 - 6 13
Add 6 to each side.
Simplify.-15 – x + 0
13
Simplify. 45 x or x 45
31– (-15)
31–
13– x
To eliminate the coefficient - from the x side, divide both sides by - which is the same as multiplying each side by the reciprocal, - When you divide or multiply both sides by a negative, reverse the direction of the inequality symbol.
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Check: -9 – x + 613
-9 – (45) + 6 Substitute 45 for x.13
-9 = -9
-9 – (60) + 6 Check the direction of the inequality by substituting
x for a value bigger than 45, like 60.
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“Solving Multi-Step Inequalities” (3-4)-1)
ALGEBRA 1
Solve 6 – r – 6.< 23
6 – r – 6<23
6 + 6 – r – 6 + 6< 23
Add 6 to each side.
Simplify.12 – r< 23
Simplify.>–18 r, or r –18<
32– (12)
32–
23– r Multiply each side by . Reverse the direction of
the inequality symbol.
32
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Solving Two-Step InequalitiesLESSON 7-5
Additional Examples
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Solve 5 + 4b < 21.
5 + 4b – 5 < 21 – 5 Subtract 5 from each side.
4b < 16 Simplify.
b < 4 Simplify.
Check: 5 + 4b = 21 Check the computation.
5 + 4b < 21 Check the direction of the inequality.
5 + 4(3) < 21 Substitute 3 for b.
5 + 4(4) 21 Substitute 4 for b.
21 = 21
17 < 21
< Divide each side by 4.4b4
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Solving Multi-Step InequalitiesLESSON 3-4
Additional Examples
ALGEBRA 1
The band is making a rectangular banner that is 20 feet
long with trim around the edges. What are the possible widths
the banner can be if there is no more than 48 feet of trim?
twice the the length length of the trim
Words: plustwice the
widthcan be nomore than
Equation: 2(20) + 2w 48<
Solving Multi-Step InequalitiesLESSON 3-4
Additional Examples
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(continued)
The banner’s width must be 4 feet or less.
2(20) + 2w 48<
40 + 2w 48 Simplify 2(20).<
40 + 2w – 40 48 – 40 Subtract 40 from each side.<
2w 8 Simplify.<
w 4 Simplify.<
Divide each side by 2.<2w2
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Solving Multi-Step InequalitiesLESSON 3-4
Additional Examples
ALGEBRA 1
Solve 3x + 4(6 – x) < 2.
3x + 24 – 4x < 2 Use the Distributive Property.
–x + 24 < 2 Combine like terms.
–x + 24 – 24 < 2 – 24 Subtract 24 from each side.
–x < –22 Simplify.
x > 22 Simplify.
> Divide each side by –1. Reverse the inequality symbol.
–x–1
–22–1
Solving Multi-Step InequalitiesLESSON 3-4
Additional Examples
ALGEBRA 1
a.) Solve 8z – 6 < 3z + 12.
8z – 6 – 3z < 3z + 12 – 3z “Undo” the variable from one side first by subtracting 3z from each side.
5z – 6 < 12 Combine like terms.
5z – 6 + 6 < 12 + 6 Add 6 to each side.
5z < 18 Simplify.
< Divide each side by 5.5z5
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z < 3 Simplify.35
Solving Multi-Step InequalitiesLESSON 3-4
Additional Examples
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b.) Solve 5(–3 + d) 3(3d – 2).<
–15 – 4d + 15 –6 + 15 Add 15 to each side. <
–4d 9 Simplify.<
–15 + 5d – 9d 9d – 6 – 9d Subtract 9d from each side. <
–15 – 4d –6 Combine like terms.<
–15 + 5d 9d – 6 Use the Distributive Property.<
d –2 Simplify.>14
Divide each side by –4. Reverse the inequality symbol.
–4d–4
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Solving Multi-Step InequalitiesLESSON 3-4
Additional Examples
ALGEBRA 1
Solve each inequality.
1. 8 + 5a 23 2. – p < p – 6
3. 3(x – 4) > 4x + 7 4. 3(3c + 2) 2(3c – 2)
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13
12
a 3> p > 7 15
x < –19 <c –313
Solving Multi-Step InequalitiesLESSON 3-4
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