3-1 Graphing and Writing Inequalities

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Warm Up
Compare. Write <, >, or =.
1. −3 < 2 2. 6.5 > 6.3

3. > 4. 0.25 =

Tell whether the inequality x < 5 is true

or false for the following values of x.
5. x = –10 T 6. x = 5 F

7. x = 4.99 T 8. x = T

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Objectives
OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear
inequality in one variable. 2. finds the
solution of linear inequality in one
variable. 3. solves linear inequality in
one variable involving absolute value
by: (a) graphing; and (b) algebraic
methods. 4. solves problems involving
inequalities in one variable.

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 INEQUALITY

■An inequality is a
relationship in which
two quantities may
not be equal.
OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
involving absolute value by: (a) graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
 REVIEW:
Inequality Symbols

> greater than

< less than
≥ greater than or equal
≤ less than or equal
≠ not equal to

OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
involving absolute value by: (a) graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
 Write the inequality that represents each sentence. Use the
variable indicated in parentheses
1. My memory card can store at most 320
gigabytes of information.(m)
2. The viewers for the movie should be at least 18
years old.(v)
3. The amount of NaCl in the solution should not
be more than 6 moles. (s)
4. At least 94,000 bags of rice on board the Vessel
MINH Tuan 68 originating from Vietnam was
confiscated in Albay.(b)
5. The presentation for the speech choir should
not exceed 5 minutes (s)
OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
involving absolute value by: (a) graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
 Write the inequality that represents each
sentence.
■ 1. Only students above 4 feet can
enter the pool.(h)
■ 2.The performers for the movie
should be above 12 years old.(a)
■ 3.The amount of KCl in the solution
should not be more than 10 moles (n)
■ 4. The minimum memory of a gadget
is 4 gigabytes while the maximum
memory is 300 gigabytes (m)
■ 5.The oratorical piece should be
below 9 minutes (t)
OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
involving absolute value by: (a) graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
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An inequality is a statement that two quantities
are not equal. The quantities are compared by
using the following signs:

< > ≤ ≥ ≠
A<B A>B A≤B A≥B A≠B
A is less A is greater A is less A is greater A is not
than B. than B. than or than or equal to B.
equal to B. equal to B.

A solution of an inequality is any value that

makes the inequality true.
OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
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absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)
 3-1 Graphing and Writing Inequalities

𝑰𝒏𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚
> 𝒐𝒓 < ( )
≥ 𝒐𝒓 ≤ [ ]

𝑰𝒏𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚
> 𝒐𝒓 < ( , ∞) (−∞, )
≥ 𝒐𝒓 ≤ [ , ∞) (−∞, ]
OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
Holt
involving Algebra
absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)
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OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
Holt
involving Algebra
absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)
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Graphing Inequalities
Graph each inequality.
A. m ≥
– 0 1 2 3 3

B. t < 5(–1 + 3)
–8 –6 –4 –2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
t < 5(–1 + 3)
t < 5(2)
t < 10

OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
Holt
involving Algebra
absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)
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WORKING EXERCISES
Graph each inequality.
2.5
a. c > 2.5
–4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

b. 22 – 4 ≥ w
–4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
22 – 4 ≥ w
4–4≥w
0≥w
−3
c. m ≤ –3 –8 –6 –4 –2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12

OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
Holt
involving Algebra
absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)
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Writing an Inequality from a Graph
Write the inequality shown by each graph.

x<2

x ≥ –0.5

OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
Holt
involving Algebra
absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)
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WORKING EXERCISES

Write the inequality shown by the graph.

x < 2.5

Reading Math
“No more than” means “less than or
equal to.”
“At least” means “greater than or
equal to”.
OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
Holt
involving Algebra
absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)
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APPLICATION
Ray’s dad told him not to turn on the air
conditioner unless the temperature is at least
85°F. Define a variable and write an inequality
for the temperatures at which Ray can turn on
the air conditioner. Graph the solutions.
Let t represent the temperatures at which Ray can
turn on the air conditioner.
Turn on the AC when temperature is at least 85°F
t ≥ 85
Draw a solid circle at 85. Shade all
t  85
numbers greater than 85 and draw an
arrow pointing to the right.
70 75 80 85 90

OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
Holt
involving Algebra
absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)
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WORKING EXERCISES
A store’s employees earn at least $8.50 per
hour. Define a variable and write an
inequality for the amount the employees
may earn per hour. Graph the solutions.

Let w represent an employee’s wages.

An employee earns at least $8.50

w ≥ 8.50
w ≥ 8.5
8.5
−2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18

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SHORT QUIZ
1. Describe the solutions of 7 < x + 4.
2. Graph h ≥ –4.75
Write the inequality shown by each graph.
3.

4.

5. A cell phone plan offers free minutes for no more

than 250 minutes per month. Define a variable
and write an inequality for the possible number of
free minutes. Graph the solution.
OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
Holt
involving Algebra
absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)
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SHORT QUIZ
1. Describe the solutions of 7 < x + 4.
all real numbers greater than 3
2. Graph h ≥ –4.75

–5 –4.75 –4.5

Write the inequality shown by each graph.

3. x≥3

4. x < –5.5

OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
Holt
involving Algebra
absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)
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SHORT QUIZ
5. A cell phone plan offers free minutes for no more
than 250 minutes per month. Define a variable
and write an inequality for the possible number of
free minutes. Graph the solution.
Let m = number of minutes
0 ≤ m ≤ 250

0 250

OBJECTIVES: 1.llustrates linear inequality in one variable. 2. finds the solution of linear inequality in one variable. 3. solves linear inequality in one variable
Holt
involving Algebra
absolute 1graphing; and (b) algebraic methods. 4. solves problems involving inequalities in one variable.
value by: (a)