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G8 Math Q2 - Week 2 - Solving Linear Inequalities

This document provides steps for representing and solving systems of linear inequalities graphically in two variables: 1) Graph the inequality as a linear equation, using a solid line for inclusive inequalities and a dashed line for non-inclusive ones. 2) Shade the appropriate half-plane (above or below the boundary line) based on the inequality symbol. 3) Check the solution by substituting a test point into the inequality; points in the shaded region should make the inequality true. Three examples demonstrate graphing inequalities, shading the correct half-plane, and checking with a test point. The document concludes with an exercise for readers to graph additional inequalities.

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G8 Math Q2 - Week 2 - Solving Linear Inequalities

This document provides steps for representing and solving systems of linear inequalities graphically in two variables: 1) Graph the inequality as a linear equation, using a solid line for inclusive inequalities and a dashed line for non-inclusive ones. 2) Shade the appropriate half-plane (above or below the boundary line) based on the inequality symbol. 3) Check the solution by substituting a test point into the inequality; points in the shaded region should make the inequality true. Three examples demonstrate graphing inequalities, shading the correct half-plane, and checking with a test point. The document concludes with an exercise for readers to graph additional inequalities.

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Solving Linear Inequalities in

Two Variables
Concept: Represent and Solve Systems of
Inequalities Graphically

EQ: How do I represent the solutions of an


inequality in two variables? (Standard REI.12)

Vocabulary: Solutions region, Boundary lines


(dashed or solid), Inclusive, Non-inclusive, Half
plane, Test Point
Introduction
 Solving a linear inequality in two variables is similar to
graphing a linear equation, with a few extra steps that
will be explained on the following slides.

 *Remember that inequalities have infinitely many


solutions and all the solutions get represented through
the use of shading.

 http://youtu.be/Eiwi3FvQumU
Key Concepts
• A linear inequality in two variables has a half plane as the set of
solutions.
• A half plane is a region containing all points that has one boundary,
which is a straight line that continues in both directions infinitely.
Inequality Brothers
Steps to Graphing a Linear Inequality in Two Variables

1. Graph the inequality as a linear equation.


* If the inequality is inclusive (≤ and ≥), use a solid line.
* If the inequality is non-inclusive (< and >), use a dashed line.
2. Shade the half plane above the y-intercept for (> and ≥).
Shade the half plane below the y-intercept for (< and ≤).
3. Check your answer by picking a test point and substituting it
into the inequality:
• A test point in the shaded half plane should give you a true statement.
• A test point in the non-shaded half plane should give you a false statement.
 Guided Practice - Example 1
 Graph the solutions to the following inequality.
 Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
1. Graph the inequality as a linear equation.
Since the inequality is non-inclusive, use a
dashed line.
 y=x+3

 Tograph the line, plot the y-intercept first, (0, 3).


Then use the slope to find a second point. The
slope is 1. Count up one unit and to the right one
unit and plot a second point. Connect the two
points and extend the line to the edges of the
coordinate plane.
 Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
 2. Shade the appropriate area.
 Since the symbol > is used we will shade above the y-intercept.
 Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
 3. Pick a test point above or below the line and
substitute the point into the inequality.
 Choose (0, 0) because this point is easy to substitute into the
inequality.
 y>x+3
 (0) > (0) + 3
 0 > 3        This is false!

 Since the test point makes the inequality false, all points on that side of the line make the inequality
false. Therefore we were correct to shade above the line.
 Guided Practice - Example 2
 Graph the solutions to the following inequality.
 Guided Practice: Example 2, continued
 1. Graph the inequality as a linear equation. Since
the inequality is inclusive, use a solid line.

 To graph the line, plot the y-intercept first, (0, 2). Then use the
slope to find a second point. The slope is 3.
 Count up three units and to the right one unit and plot a second
point.
 Connect the two points and extend the line to the edges of the
coordinate plane.
 Guided Practice: Example 2, continued
 3. Pick a test point above or below the line and
substitute the point into the inequality.
 Choose (0, 0) because this point is easy to substitute into
the inequality.

 (0) > 3(0) + 2


 0>0+2
 0 > 2        This is false!

 Since the test point makes the inequality false, all points on that side of the line make the
inequality false. Therefore we were correct to shade above the line
 Guided Practice - Example 3
 Graph the solutions to the following inequality.
 Guided Practice: Example 3, continued
 1. Graph the inequality as a linear equation.
Since the inequality is not inclusive, use a
dashed line.

 To graph the line, plot the y-intercept first, (0, -1).


Then use the slope to find a second point.
 The slope is.
 Count down two units and to the right three units and
plot a second point.
 Connect the two points and extend the line to the
edges of the coordinate plane.
2. Shade the appropriate area.
Since the symbol is used we will shade
below the y-intercept.
 Guided Practice: Example 3, continued
 3.Pick a test point above or below the line and
substitute the point into the inequality.
 Choose (0, 0) because this point is easy to substitute
into the inequality.

 (0) (0) - 1
 0 0-1
 0 -1        This is false!

 Since the test point makes the inequality false, all points on that side of the line make the
inequality false. Therefore we were correct to shade below the line
 You Try!
 Graph the following inequalities:
 1. 2.
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