PROBLEM SOLVING

INVOLVING LINEAR
INEQUALITIES IN TWO
VARIABLES
Directions: Write each statement as a linear
inequality in two variables.
No. 1 “The difference of the number of 100-peso
tickets (p) and 50-peso tickets (q) is not less
than 30”.
The word “difference” emphasize the operation
subtraction (-).
While the phrase “is not less than” means it is more
than or equal ( ). if we write that in mathematical
representation that is:
Example 2: “The difference between the
weight of Diana (d) and Princess (p) is at
least 26.”

The word “difference” means subtraction (-).

While the phrase “is at least” means “≥”. If we
write that in mathematical representation that
is : “d – p ≥ 26”.
Example 3: “The sum of twenty-
peso bills (t) and fifty-peso bills (f)
is greater than Php 420.”
The word “sum” means addition (+).
While the phrase “greater than” is the
symbol “>”. If we write that in
mathematical representation that is:
“20t + 50f > 420”
1.The difference between Coyax height (C) and
Jayax height (J) is not more than 1.7 ft.
a. What mathematical statement represents the
difference in the heights of Coyax and Jayax?
Define the variables used.
b. Based on the mathematical statement you have
given, who is taller? Why?
c. Suppose Coyax height is 5 ft, what could be the
height of Jayax? Explain
your answer.(substitute the height of Coyax (C) and
find the value of Jayax (J) )
ACTIVITY: Write the statement into mathematical statement.