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DIVISION OF NAVOTAS CITY

MATHEMATICS
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Linear Inequalities in
Two Variables

S.Y. 2020-2021
NAVOTAS CITY PHILIPPINES
 Linear Inequalities in
Two Variables

SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING MATERIAL (SLeM)

Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs)

Linear inequalities in two variables.

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Jennifer De Lara

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LESSON Linear Inequalities in Two

1 Variables
This Supplementary Learning Material will help you to
 Differentiates Linear Inequalities in two variables from linear equations in
two variables.
 Illustrates and Graphs Linear Inequalities in Two Variables.
 Solves Problems Involving Linear Inequalities in Two Variables.

A. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best and correct answer.

1. Linear Equation: Straight Line AS TO Linear Inequality: _______.

A. Parabola C. Half-plane

B. Circle D. Curve line

2. How many solutions does a linear inequality have?

A. none C. 3

B. 2 D. infinite

3. Which among the following is a linear equation in two variables?

A. 4a – 3b >14 C. 3x < 16

B. 7c + 4d < 12 D. 11 + 2t = 3s

4. Which of the following is a linear inequality in two variables?

A. 4a – 3b = 9 C. 3x < 16

B. 8f + 4 < 12 D. 11 + 2t ≥ 3k

5. Which of the following symbol uses a verbal translation of “uses a broken line”

A. = C. ≤

B. < D. ≥

1
B. Given the inequality y ≥ x +3, determine the
3

6. Plane divider: __________________

a. broken line c. horizontal line
 b. solid line d. vertical line

7. Next point above: __________________

a. (3, 4) c. (-3, 4)
b. (3, -4) d. (-3, -4)

8. Shaded region: __________________

a. lower region c. left region
b. upper region d. right region

9. Slope: ______________________
1
a. c. 3
3
b. 1 d. -5
10. y-intercept: __________________
1
a. c. 3
3
b. 1 d. -5

Solve the problem. "Twice a number x and y is at most 24."

11. Which among the ordered pairs is one of the possible solutions to the
linear inequalities above?
a. (11, 22) c. (12, 24)
b. (11, 23) d. (11, 25)

12. Which of the given coordinates is not a solution to the inequalities above?
a. (9, 21) c. (11, 22)
b. (10, 20) d. (15, 25)

13. Which among the mathematical symbols best translate the verbal statement?
a. 2x + y < 24 c. 2x + y ≥ 24
b. 2x + y > 24 d. 2x + y ≤ 24

14. If x = 1, what are the possible values of y?

a. y ≤ 22 c. y < 22
b. y ≥ 22 d. y > 22

15. If y = 2, what are the possible values of x?

a. x ≤ 22 c. x ≤ 11
b. x ≥ 22 d. x ≥ 11
 A. Symbols of Inequalities and Equations

Directions: Choose the correct verbal translations for each of the following relation
symbols in the table.

= < > ≤ ≥

is greater than at least at most

minimum maximum equals

is less than is more than is equivalent to

not more than not less than

ACTIVITY 2: "What Am I?"

Directions: Translate each item and tell whether if it is an inequality.

1. The value of one iPhone (l) is greater than the value of Cherry Mobile (C)
2. According to the WHO, there are more female (f) Filipino Covid-19 Patients
easily recovered than male (m).
3. The number of girls (g) in the Wowowin Staff is one more than twice the
number of boys (b).
4. The Pedicab has a maximum seating capacity (c) of 3 persons
5. To get a passing score in school, a student must have a grade (g) of at
least 75
6. The daily school allowance of Jefferson (J) is less than the daily school
allowance of Jazz (g)
7. The sum of the scores of Jenny (j) and Jayson (d) is at most 80 points.
8. The population (p) of the Students enrolled in Public Schools is at most
24 000 000.
9. The price of the two pencils and 3 notebooks are at least Php 60.
10. The length of the blackboard is 3 more than its width.
A linear inequality in two variables is an inequality that can be written in one of the
following forms:

Ax + By < C Ax + By ≤ C
Ax + By > C Ax + By ≥ C

where A, B, and C are real numbers, and A and B are not both equal to zero.

Linear equalities in two variables has a highest degree of 1. The solution can be
represented by sets of possible value that satisfies the given inequalities. The solution of
a linear inequality in two variables like Ax + By > C is an ordered pair (x, y) that produces
a true statement when the values of x and y are substituted into the inequality.

Illustration 1:
Linear Inequalities Not Linear
Inequalities
x>5 x=5
5y < 10 5y = 10
x+y>5 x + 5y = 10
5x – y ≤ 10 x2 – y < 5
x + 5y ≥ 10 y > x3 + 1

Illustration 2: State whether (1,1) is a solution of y < 2x + 1.

Solution: y < 2x + 1 Given Inequalities

1 < 2(1) + 1 Substitution
1<2+1 Simplify
1<3 True
Therefore, (1,1) is a solution of y < 2x + 1.

Illustration 3: Which has a solution of (1,1)?

A. 2x + y > 4 B. x + y < 7 C. x – 2y > -2

To find the linear inequalities suited for the solution, let us substitute each
ordered pair to each inequalities and check which one gives a true statement.
 Explanation:
A. Is the solution suited to 2x + y > 4?
2x + y > 4 Given
2(1) + 1 > 4 Substitution
2+1>4 Simplify
3>4 False statement

Therefore, (1, 1) is not a solution.

B. Is the solution suited to x + y < 7?

x+y<7 Given
(1) + (1) > 7 Substitution
1+1>7 Simplify
2>7 False statement

Therefore, (1, 1) is not a solution.

C. Is the solution suited to x – 2y > -2?

x – 2y > -2 Given
(1) - 2(1) > -2 Substitution
1 - 2 > -2Simplify
-1 > -2 True statement

Therefore, (1, 1) is a solution.

Graph of Linear Inequalities

The graph of linear inequalities in two variables is a region or a half-plane where all
points of the half-plane are the solution of the inequality. The graph of an inequality in two
variables is the set of points that represents all solutions to inequality.

Steps in graphing linear inequalities in two variables:

1. Change the linear inequality to linear equation by changing the symbol >, <, ≥, ≤ to
=.
2. Arranged the linear equation in the form y= mx + b.
3. Graph the linear equation. Use a broken line (dashed line) for > or < and a solid line
(heavy line) for ≥ or ≤. This will serve as the boundary line. This line separates the
Cartesian plane into two half-plane or region.
4. Use a test point like (0,0) to determine the half-plane. Use the original linear
inequality.
5. Shade the half-plane or region that contains the solution.
Example 1: Graph x + y > 2 x 0 2
y 2 0
Step 1: x + y = 2
Step 2: y = -x + 2
Step 3: table of values
Step 4: Test for (0,0)

x + y> 2
0+0>2
0>2 (not true)

Step 5:

Use broken line

Shade away from the point

(0,0) since the point (0,0) is not
part of the solution.

Therefore, any point that lies in the shaded part is a solution such as
(4,2), (0,6), and (3,1).

Another Strategies/Steps in graphing linear inequalities in two variables:

1. Solve the inequality for "y."

2. Determine the slope and y-intercept.
3. Graph the y-intercept.
4. Use the slope (rise/run) to graph more points.
5. Connect the points. ...
6. Shade the graph.
7. The answers are in the shaded area and on the solid line if there is one.
Example 2: Graph 2x + y ≤ 3
Step 1: y ≤ -2x + 3
Step 2: m=-2; b=3 ‫ ٭‬y-intercept (3)
2 moving down
Step 3: The y-intercept is 3. ‫٭‬
Step 4: Slope m= -2 1 moving right

Rise = -2(moving down)

Run 1 (moving right)
Step 5: Connect the points.

Step 6: Shade the left side for y less than or equal to, and use a
the solid line for the inequality symbol is with equals' sign.
 Step 7: The answers are in the shaded area and on the solid line
like (0,0), (-1,1), (-1, -1), (1, -1), (1,1) and…
Example 3: Analyze the table below.

INEQUALITY PLANE SHADED SLOPE Y- INTERCEPT

DIVIDER REGION
1. y > 2x + 5 Broken line Upper region 2 5

3 Broken line Lower Region 3/2 -3

2. y < x−3
2

1 Solid Line Lower Region 1/2 -7

3. y ≤ x−7
2

4. 2y ≥ 3x - 7 Solid Line Upper Region 3/2 -7/2

A. Directions: Write "Inequality "if the given shows linear inequality in two variables and
"Not Inequality" if otherwise.

1. 3x – y ≥ 12 ________________________
2. 19 < y ________________________
3. y = 2/5 x ________________________
4. x ≤ 2y + 5 ________________________
5. 7( x – 3 ) < 4y ________________________
6. -6x = 4 + 2y ________________________
7. x + 3y ≤ 7 ________________________
8. x > -8 ________________________
9. 9(x – 2) < 15 ________________________
10. 13x + 6 < 10 – 7y ________________________

B. Encircle the point/s that represents as the solution/s of the given linear
Inequalities in two variables.

11. x + y > 14 (10, 10) (-10, 10)

12. y – 2x < -1 (4, 9) (8, 9)

13. 2x + y ≥ 10 (-3, 1) (8, 10)

14. 4x + y < 11 (1,11) (1, -11)

15. 3x – y < 8 (-1, -2) (10, 2)

C. Given the inequality y ≤2 x−5, determine the

16. Slope: __________________

17. y-intercept: __________________
18. Plane divider: __________________
19. Next point above: __________________
20. Shaded region: __________________

D. Graph, the inequality y ≤2 x−5, using any method.

WORD PROBLEMS: Read the problems. Write an inequality statement and solve it.
Number 1 is done for you.

Example 1: Given: "Twice a number x and y is at most 5."

A. Write an inequality statement that describes the problem.

B. Find the possible value of the two numbers that is at most 5
Given: Let 2x be the (twice a number x)
y be the other number
C. Solution: 2x + y ≤ 5
Solve for y:
If x = 0 If y = 0
2x + y ≤ 5 2x + y ≤ 5
y ≤ -2x + 5 0 ≤ -2x + 5
Therefore, the possible y ≤ -2(0) + 5 2x ≤ 5 value of the two numbers
are as follows: (0,5), (0, 4) y≤0+5 x ≤ 5/2 ,(0, 3),
y≤5
(4 1/2,0), (4,0), (3,0) …

1. Jazmien allowance for an online class is at least P200 a week. She bought some
school supplies in preparation for her portfolio. The price of a big notebook is P30,
while a long ordinary folder is P15.

2. Jayzen earns a commission of P50.00 for each box of cupcakes

that she sells, each box of cupcakes cost Php 250.00. How many boxes of cupcakes
must she sell to make P5000.00 or more in commissions?
The solution of a linear inequality in two variables like Ax + By > C is an ordered pair (x, y)
that produces a true statement when the values of x and y are substituted into
the inequality.

Steps in graphing linear inequalities in two variables:

1. Change the linear inequality to linear equation by changing the symbol >, <, ≥, ≤ to
=.
2. Arranged the linear equation in the form y= mx + b.
3. Graph the linear equation. Use a broken line (dashed line) for > or < and a solid line
(heavy line) for ≥ or ≤. This will serve as the boundary line. This line separates the
Cartesian plane into two half-plane or region.
4. Use a test point like (0,0) to determine the half-plane. Use the original linear
inequality.
5. Shade the half-plane or region that contains the solution.

Another Strategies/Steps in graphing linear inequalities in two variables:

1. Solve the inequality for "y."

2. Determine the slope and y-intercept.
3. Graph the y-intercept.
4. Use the slope (rise/run) to graph more points.
5. Connect the points. ...
6. Shade the graph.
7. The answers are in the shaded area and on the solid line if there is one.

Directions:
A. Given the table below, list at least 5 equalities and 5 inequalities you feel and
experience at your home, community, or country.

Equalities Inequalities
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
Questions:
1. What senses did you use in giving examples of each?

2. What are the problems you encountered in completing the table?

 3. How can you apply the idea of inequalities in solving your problems in real life?

4. List three possible solutions that are applicable to use in solving inequalities in real
life.

A. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best and correct answer.

1. Which among the following is a linear equation in two variables?

A. 4a – 3b >14 C. 3x < 16
B. 7c + 4d < 12 D. 11 + 2t = 3s
2. Which of the following is a linear inequality in two variables?
A. 4a – 3b = 9 C. 3x < 16
B. 8f + 4 < 12 D. 11 + 2t ≥ 3k
3. Which of the following symbol uses a verbal translation of “uses a broken line”
A. = B. < C. ≤ D. ≥
4. Linear Equation: Straight Line AS TO Linear Inequality: _______.
A. Parabola C. Half-plane
B. Circle D. curve line
5. How many solutions does a linear inequality have?
A. none B. 2 C. 3 D. infinite
1
B. Given the inequality y ≥ x +3, determine the
3
6. Slope: __________________
1
a. b. 1 c. 3 d. -5
3
7. y-intercept: __________________
1
a. b. 1 c. 3 d. -5
3
8. Plane divider: __________________
a. broken line c. horizontal line
b. solid line d. vertical line
9. Next point above: __________________
a. (3, 4) c. (-3, 4)
b. (3, -4) d. (-3, -4)
10. Shaded region: __________________
a. lower region c. left region
b. upper region d. right region
C. Solve the problem. "Twice a number x and y is at most 24."
11. Which among the mathematical symbols best translate the verbal statement?
a. 2 x+ y <24 c. 2x + y ≥ 24
b. 2x + y > 24 d. 2x + y ≤ 24
12. If x = 1; what are the possible values of y?
a. y ≤ 22 c. y < 22
b. y ≥ 22 d. y > 22
13. If y = 2; what are the possible values of x?
a. x ≤ 22 c. x ≤ 11
b. x ≥ 22 d. x ≥ 11
14. Which among the ordered pairs is one of the possible solutions to the
 linear inequalities above?
a. (11, 22) c. (12, 24)
b. (11, 23) d. (11, 25)
13. Which of the given coordinates is not a solution to the inequalities above?
a. (9, 21) c. (11, 22)
b. (10, 20) d. (15, 25)

References
Abuzo, E. B. (2013). In E. B. Abuzo, Mathematics – 8 Learner's Module. FEP Printing
Corporation.