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MODULE
Linear Equations
and Inequalities
Essential Question: How can you use linear LESSON 7.1
Modeling Linear
equations and inequalities to solve real-world Relationships
problems?
LESSON 7.2
Using Functions to
Solve One-Variable
Equations

LESSON 7.3
Linear Inequalities in
Two Variables
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REAL WORLD VIDEO

In some sports, such as boxing and wrestling, the athletes
and their competitions are categorized by weight. The weight
divisions are defined by specific upper and lower weight
limits, which can be efficiently described using inequalities.
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MODULE PERFORMANCE TASK PREVIEW

Making Weight
Wrestling is a physically demanding contact sport in which two athletes grapple on a mat with
the goal of out-maneuvering and gaining control over the opponent. Opponents are matched
up based on weight, and there are several weight classes. How can athletes use models to help
them meet their weight class goals? Let’s hit the mat and find out!

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Are YOU Ready?
Complete these exercises to review skills you will need for this module.

Algebraic Expressions
Example 1 Evaluate 5x + 6y for x = –9 and y = 7.
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5x + 6y • Hints and Help
• Extra Practice
5(–9) + 6(7) Substitute –9 for x and 7 for y.
–45 + 42 Multiply.
–3 Add.
Evaluate each expression for the given values of the variables.
1. 7p + 3q for p = 2 and q = –6 2. (n + 1)2 for n = –9

3. 4d – 2e –13 for d = 5 and e = –7 4. a2 – b for a = 4 and b = 5

Graphing Linear Proportional Relationships

Example 2 Tell whether the graph represents a linear proportional relationship.
y The graph of a proportional relationship is a
4
straight line that passes through the origin.
2
x
-4 -2 0 2 4

-4

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The graph is a straight line that passes through (0, 0), so it represents a linear
proportional relationship.
Tell whether the graph represents a linear proportional relationship.
5. y 6. y
4 4

2 2
x x
-4 -2 0 2 -4 -2 0 2 4
-2 -2

-4 -4

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