2.3: Solving Inequalities: What Does It Mean to Have a Solution Set?

Inequality:

Solution Set:

The different symbols: What do they mean?

Discuss: Why would the symbol ≤ be used rather than < ?

Do:

Ex. Solve: 7𝑥 < 49 Ex. −6𝑥 ≤ 36

Solve each inequality:

1. −2𝑥 < 10 2. 𝑚 − 8 > 56 3. 13 + 𝑥 ≥ 35

Ex. Mr. Z wants to buy new car
speakers for $150. He also must have
at least $55 more to pay for the
installation. How much money must
Mr. Z have for the speakers and
installation?
Ex. Mr. Z is collecting marbles. If he
has 115 marbles in his collection, and
he wants to have at least 275 marbles
by the end of the year, how many
more marbles does he need?
Graphing Solutions on a Number Line

Note: Remember, the solution set for an inequality represents ALL of the numbers that make the
inequality true.

Not only do we have to solve inequalities. It is also beneficial to graph inequalities. Let’s take a look
how.

Solve each inequality and identify which graph is the correct representation of the solution set.

1. 4𝑦 > 24 2. 2𝑥 ≤ 18

𝑥
3. 𝑡 + 6 > −4 4. 3 < −2

Write an inequality for each graph given below.

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.