Year 3 Mathematics 3-Ma-3/3-Ma-6

Chapter 4: Linear Inequalities

Name: ___________________________________ Class: _____________
Text book:

E2 Algebra
E2.6.4 Represent and interpret linear inequalities in two variables graphically.
E2.6.5 List inequalities that define a given region.

The following conventions should be used:

• dashed/broken boundary lines should be used to represent strict inequalities (<, >)
• solid boundary lines should be used to represent inclusive inequalities (⩽, ⩾)
• shading should be used to represent unwanted regions (unless otherwise directed in the question)
An equation in the form of x = a is a V_________________ line.
An equation in the form of y = b is a H_________________ line.

Example 1:

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Practice 1:

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An equation in the form y = mx + c , ax + by = c is a S__________________ line.

How do we know which side of a slanted line is the region that we want?
We take the C______________ of a point on either side of the line and substitute the C___________
into the inequality. If the C____________ S______________ the inequality, then this side of the line
region that we want.

DISCOVERY

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Practice 2:
Write an inequality to represent the unshaded region

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INTERPRET INEQUALITIES, REPRESENT THE REGION GRAPHICALLY.

Example 2: J16/22/23

DRAWING THE LINES

yx
Change to y x
Get two points on the line.
Sub x = _____, y =
Sub x = _____, y =
Plot the points and draw a SOLID line.

3x + 4 y  12
Change to 3x + 4 y 12
Get two points on the line.
Sub x = _____, y =
Sub y = _____, x =

Plot the points and draw a SOLID line.

x3
Change to x 3
Draw a V_____________ SOLID line.

SHADING THE UNWANTED REGIONS

yx
Choose a point on one side of the line.

3x + 4 y  12

x3

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Example 3: N02/22/17

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Example 4: J17/23/11

Example 5: J17/23/11

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INEQUALITIES THAT DEFINE THE REGION R.

Example 6: N13/41/9

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Example 7: N16/23/24

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Example 8: N16/21/21

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APPLICATIONS TO REAL LIFE PROBLEMS.

Example 9: N15/41/4

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Example 10: J15/42/8

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Example 11: J13/43/3

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