UNIT 6

INEQUALITIES

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ALGEBRA RH Lesson 6 - 1
Essential Question: How do we solve, graph and represent simple inequalities?
Do Now:

Remember:
Inequalities
An inequality is a statement, using an > greater than
inequality symbol that compares two < less than
expressions that are not equal.
> greater than or equal to
< less than or equal to

Graph the following inequalities.

Graph of Solution Set State two possible solutions

𝑥>7

𝑥 ≤ −6

We have TWO different types of notation to express solution sets to inequalities.

A. Interval Notation

( means “not included”

Remember:  and   always use (
[ means “included” because infinity is not a number

B. Set Builder Notation

{𝑥 | 𝑥 ≤ 2} reads “Any number x such that x is less than or equal to 2”

{𝑥 ∈ ℤ | 𝑥 > −4} reads “Any number x that is an integer such that x is greater than -4”

Remember: ℕ = Natural Numbers, 𝑊 = Whole Numbers, ℤ = Integers,

ℚ = Rational Numbers ℚ′ = Irrational numbers and ℝ = Real Numbers

Using interval notation and set builder notation, state the solution set of the above inequalities.

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Solving Simple Inequalities
A solution to an inequality is any value, when replaced by the
6𝑥 − 7 > 2𝑥 + 17 variable, makes the inequality true.

 Use properties of inequality to solve.

 Represent the solution set to the inequality on a number line, in

interval notation and set builder notation.

Consider the true inequality: 4 < 6

a. Multiply both sides by 2 b. Divide both sides by 2

c. Add 2 to both sides d. Subtract 2 from both sides

e. Multiply both sides by -2 f. Divide both sides by -2

When multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number, “flip” the inequality sign in
order to make the statement true.

Determine the solution set to each inequality, graph on the number line and state the solution in
interval notation and set builder notation.
𝑥
1. 𝑥 + 4 ≥ 7 2. − 2 > 11

3. −2𝑥 + 3 < 7 4. 4𝑥 − 8 ≤ 8𝑥 − 4

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5. −2(𝑐 + 4) − 1 ≤ 3 6. 3𝑦 + 7 > 6(𝑦 − 2) + 10

x  2 5x 1
7. −0.01𝑥 − 0.03 > 0.02 − 0.01(2𝑥 + 4) 8.  
3 6 2

9. 5𝑥 − 1 > 5 − 3(𝑥 + 2) + 8𝑥 10. 2(𝑦 − 7) ≤ 2𝑦 − 7

11. State all integer values of x in the interval [0, 7) that satisfy the following inequality

−3(𝑥 − 4) < 9

12. Interpret the following set builder in words: {𝑘 ∈ ℕ | 𝑘 > 5}. State two possible solutions.

13. Find the largest integer in the solution set of the following inequality:

3(𝑥 − 5) < 3

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HOMEWORK

Express the solution set to each inequality on a number line and in interval and set builder notation
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1. 3𝑥 − 1 ≥ 10 2. 5 − 2(𝑥 − 1) < 9 3. 𝑥 − 2 > 2 (𝑥 + 7)
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𝑥−7 𝑥+3 2
4. −0.3𝑥 − 1.1 > 2 − .25𝑥 5. − ≤
2 4 8

2𝑥 − 7 3 + 2𝑥
6. 3𝑥 − (𝑥 − 1) ≥ 𝑥 − 3 + 𝑥 7. >
3 3

8. State all integer values of x in the interval (−3, 2) that satisfy the following inequality

−2𝑥 ≥ −4

9. Find the smallest integer in the solution set of the following inequality

4𝑥 − 1 + 2𝑥 ≥ −7

10. Find the largest integer in the solution set of the following inequality

−4𝑥 + 1 > 22

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ALGEBRA RH Lesson 6 - 2
Essential Question: How do we graph and represent compound inequalities?
Do Now: Solve each inequality below. Express the solution set in all ways.

1. −2(𝑥 + 3) − 3𝑥 ≤ 14 1 2 5
2. 𝑥− ≥−
4 3 3

3. 0.02𝑥 − 0.4 − 0.05𝑥 ≤ −0.28 4. 7𝑥 + 3 − 9𝑥 ≤ 3𝑥 + 7 − 5𝑥

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5. Solve 7 − 3 𝑥 < 𝑥 − 8 algebraically. If x is a number is the interval [9,15) , state all integers
that satisfy the inequality.

Determine whether each compound statement below is true or false.

a) Right now, I am in math class and English class. b) Right now, I am in math class or English class.

c) 5 > 1 and 5 < 7 d) 5 > 1 or 5 < 7

e) 5 < 1 and 5 < 7 f) 5 < 1 or 5 < 7

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Compound Inequalities
 A compound inequality is two or more inequalities connected by the word _____________ or by
the word _______________.
 A compound inequality containing the word AND is true if ___________ inequalities are true.

This type of inequality is called a __________________

 A compound inequality containing the word OR is true if __________________________ of the

inequalities are true. This type of inequality is called a _______________

Graphing Compound Inequalities (Conjunctions and Disjunctions)

 Graph the first inequality on a number line

 Graph the second inequality on the same number line above the first inequality
 If “AND”, graph the overlap (only solutions that the two inequalities have in common)
 If “OR”, graph the combination of both inequalities

Graph each compound inequality and represent the solution set in interval and set builder notation

1. x  0 and x < 5 The symbols  or  can be 2. x  0 or x < 5

used to represent the word OR

3. x < -6 and x > 4 4. x < -6 or x > 4

5. x > 0 and x  3 6. x > 0 or x  3

7. x  -1 and x > - 4 8. x  -1 or x > - 4

9. Express the solution set {𝑥 | 𝑥 < 3 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 > 3} on a number line and in interval notation

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HOMEWORK

Graph each compound inequality on a number line. Express in interval and set builder notation.

1. 𝑥 ≥ −3 and 𝑥 < 2 2. −4 < 𝑥 < 4 3. 𝑥 ≤ 5 and 𝑥 < 2

4. 𝑥 > −1 and 𝑥 > 3 5. 0 ≥ 𝑥 ≥ 6 6. 𝑥 < −1 or 𝑥 > 4

7. 𝑥 > −2 or 𝑥 ≤ 5 8. 𝑥 ≥ 6 or 𝑥 ≥ 10 9. 𝑥 > 3 or 𝑥 ≤ −3

10. 𝑥 < 4 or 𝑥 < 7 11. 𝑥 < −5 or 𝑥 > −5 12. 𝑥 < 6 and 𝑥 > 6

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ALGEBRA RH Lesson 6 - 3
Essential Question: How do we solve compound inequalities?

Do Now: Graph the following compound inequalities on a number line.

a. 0 < 𝑥 ≤ 4 b. 𝑥 < −1 or 𝑥 > 2

Examples of Conjunctions:

1. 𝑥 − 4 > −6 and 𝑥 − 4 < −1 2. 2 < 3𝑥 + 2 ≤ 14

Examples of Disjunctions:

3. 3𝑥 + 1 < 4 or 2𝑥 − 5 > 7 4. 2𝑦 < 𝑦 − 3 or 3𝑦 > 𝑦 + 6

Solve the compound inequality and graph the solution. Express using interval and set builder notation.
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5. −2 < −2 − 𝑥 ≤ 1 6. 3 − 𝑥 > 4 or 𝑥 + 1 ≤ −2
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7. Describe the solution set shown below in three different ways.

Inequality Statement:

Interval Notation:

Set Builder Notation:

8. Describe the solution set shown below in three different ways.

Inequality Statement:

Interval Notation:

Set Builder Notation:

9. Describe the solution set of the following compound inequality: −8 < 𝑥 < −8

10. Solve the following conjunction and express the solution set in all three ways

−2(𝑥 − 1) ≤ 6 and 3𝑥 + 8 ≥ 𝑥 − 4

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HOMEWORK

Solve each inequality. Represent the solution set in all ways.

1. −2 < 𝑥 − 2 ≤ 1 2. −6 ≤ 3 − 𝑥 < 4

3. 1 + 2𝑥 < −9 or 1 + 2𝑥 > 9 4. −6𝑥 > 18 or 12 + 3𝑥 ≥ 0

5. 1 − 4𝑥 ≤ 3 − 5𝑥 ≤ 𝑥 − 3 6. 5 − 𝑥 ≤ 3 − 2𝑥 or 𝑥 + 2 > 3𝑥 − 2

7. −7 > −1 + 2𝑥 and − 1 + 3𝑥 ≥ 8 8. 3(𝑥 + 1) ≤ 9 and 5 − 2(𝑥 − 5) ≥ −2

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ALGEBRA RH Lesson 6 - 4
Essential Question: How do we solve absolute value inequalities?
Do Now: Solve each absolute value equation

a. |2𝑥 − 7| − 3 = 4 b. |7𝑥 + 3| = 𝑥 − 6

Absolute Value Inequalities

Recall: Using the geometric definition of absolute value, solve for x: |𝑥| = 3

Using the geometric definition of absolute value, interpret each absolute value inequality and then graph
each solution set on a number line

|𝒙| < 𝟐 |𝒙| ≥ 𝟑

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Examples:

1. |𝑥 − 4| ≤ 5 2. |18 − 𝑥| > 3

𝑥−9
3. |2𝑥 + 1| − 7 < 4 4. | |≥3
4

5. |3𝑥 + 1| + 4 ≤ 2 6. −2|𝑥 + 1| < 10

7. Solve |𝑥 − 2| < 5 using the geometric definition of absolute value

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HOMEWORK

1. |𝑥 + 9| > 5 2. |12 − 3𝑥| ≤ 6

3𝑥 − 5
3. |𝑥 − 5| − 9 < 8 4. | |≥3
2

5. |𝑥 − 1| + 4 > 1 6. −|3𝑥 + 7| ≥ 8

7. Solve |𝑥 + 3| ≥ 2 using the geometric definition of absolute value

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ALGERBA RH Lesson 6 - 5
Essential Question: How do we solve word problems using inequalities?

Do Now: Write a compound inequality to represent each scenario. Make sure you define your variable.

a. You will need to bring at least $15 to the movies but you will not need more than $25.

b. In order to participate in the big buddy/little buddy-bowling league, you must be at least 18 years
of age or less than 10.

c. Unsafe body temperatures are those lower than 96°F or above 104°𝐹.

Place the correct inequality symbol in each box

Boston is more than 200 miles away

The speed must exceed 15 mph

Spot’s weight is smaller than 50 lbs

At most, 5 students dropped the class

Earnings cannot exceed $1500

Bring at least $10 to the movies

For each word problem, define your variable, write an inequality, solve the inequality and answer the
question.

1. Five times a number decreased by 8 is less than 33. What is the largest integer that makes this true?

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2. The sum of two consecutive odd integers is not more than 3 times the smaller number increased by 5.
Find the smallest possible integers.

3. A taxi charges $6.00 for the first mile and $4.00 for each additional mile. How far can a person travel
before the cost exceeds $13.00?

4. Tacky Times charges $2500 plus $45 per person for a party. Perfect Party charges $3200 plus $40 per
person. How many people must attend a party for Perfect Party to be less expensive?

5. The width of a rectangle is 20 less than twice its length. If the perimeter must be more than 125cm,
find the smallest possible whole number values for the length and the width.

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6. What is the minimum number of miles that can be driven so that renting from Company A is cheaper
than renting from Company B?

Company A: $40 one time surcharge, $0.08 per mile

Company B: $28 one time surcharge, $0.13 per mile

7. A mechanic earns $35 per hour but 25% of his earnings are deducted for taxes. How many hours
must he work to earn no less than $550 in after tax income?

8. A coin bank contains only nickels, dimes and quarters. There are twice as many nickels as dimes and
1/3 as many quarters as nickels. The total value of the coins does not exceed $5.00. How many coins
of each type are there?

9. You left your wallet in your car. A friend is texting you to go to the movies. You will need $12.95 for
a ticket. You think you have $20 in your wallet, give or take $5. Write and solve an absolute value
inequality representing the possible amount of money in your wallet. Can you afford to go to the
movie?

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HOMEWORK

1. The sum of two numbers is at least 80. One number is 4 less than twice the other. What is the
smallest integer value of each number?

2. The length of a rectangle exceeds its width by 3. If each dimension is increased by 3, the perimeter
will be at least 100. Find the smallest possible whole number values for the length and width.

3. The sum of two consecutive even integers is not less than 3 times the lesser integer decreased by 16.
What are the greatest possible integers that make this true?

4. An empty book crate weighs 30lb. What is the greatest number of books weighing 1.25 lbs each that
can be packed in the crate if the maximum weight of the crate and books is 55 lbs.

5. Citi-Bank charges $1.75 per month plus $0.08 per check. Best Bank charges $2.50 per month plus
$.06 per check. When is a checking account at Citi-Bank a better deal than at Best Bank in one
months time?

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6. XYZ Rentals charges $18.75 per day and $0.16 per mile. ABC Rentals charges $15.75 per day and
$0.19 per mile. How many miles must be driven in one day for XYZ to be a cheaper rental?

7. Ken has 22 coins, some are dimes and the rest are quarters. The coins are worth more than $3.40.
What is the least number of quarters and the greatest number of dimes possible for this to be true?

8. A student has grades of 75% and 81% on the first two of three exams. In order to have an average
over 80%, what grade must the student receive on the 3rd exam?

9. You are asked to buy some small decorative pumpkins to bring to a Halloween party. The small
pumpkins are sold in bags listing the weight as 1.2 pounds. The clerk tells you the weight varies by
less than 0.15 pounds. Write and solve an absolute value inequality representing the possible range of
weights of the bags of pumpkins.

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