Solving Single-Step Inequalities by Addition or Subtraction
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How to solve inequalities?
The rules for solving inequalities are similar to those for solving linear equations. However, there is one exception, when multiplying or dividing by a negative number it is necessary to reverse the inequality sign.
x – 6+ 6 > 14 + 6
x > 20
7 – x + 7 < 9 + 7
– x < 16
x > –16 (multiply both sides by –1 and reverse the sign)
x + 7 – 7 < 15 – 7
x < 8
18 – y < 12
18 – y – 18 < 12 –18
– y < –6
y > 6 (multiply both sides by –1 and reverse the sign)
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The solution is graphed and expressed using interval notation.
More Lessons for Algebra
Math Worksheets
How to solve inequalities?
The rules for solving inequalities are similar to those for solving linear equations. However, there is one exception, when multiplying or dividing by a negative number it is necessary to reverse the inequality sign.
Solving Single-Step Inequalities by Addition
Example :
Solve x – 6 > 14
Solution:
x – 6 > 14x – 6+ 6 > 14 + 6
x > 20
Example
Solve the inequality –7 – x < 9
Solution:
–7 – x < 97 – x + 7 < 9 + 7
– x < 16
x > –16 (multiply both sides by –1 and reverse the sign)
Solving Single-Step Inequalities by Subtraction
Example:
Solve x + 7 < 15
Solution:
x + 7 < 15x + 7 – 7 < 15 – 7
x < 8
Example :
Solve the inequality 12 > 18 – y
Solution:
12 > 18 – y18 – y < 12
18 – y – 18 < 12 –18
– y < –6
y > 6 (multiply both sides by –1 and reverse the sign)
The solution is graphed and expressed using interval notation.
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