Pre-Calculus Lesson 7: Solving Inequalities Linear inequalities, compound inequalities, absolute value inequalities, interval notation
Number Line are shown with open circles x<2x>4
Number Line are shown with open circles x<2x>4
Number Line are shown with open circles x<2x>4
Number Line and are shown with closed circles x 2x 4
Number Line and are shown with closed circles x 2x 4
Number Line and are shown with closed circles x 2x 4
Multiplication Property of Inequality When multiplying or dividing by a negative number, FLIP the INEQUALITY SIGN!
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Compound Inequalities
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Absolute Value Inequalities
“Less Than” Rewrite the inequality as a conjunction. -a < x < a Solve.
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“Greater Than” Rewrite the inequality as a disjunction. x a Solve.
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Interval Notation When using interval notation: ( means "not included" or "open". [ means "included" or "closed". The inequality would be written as the interval The inequality would be written as the interval
Which statement below is the correct interval notation for the situation depicted in this number line graph?
Which statement below is the correct interval notation for the situation depicted in this number line graph?
Write the following statement as an inequality: x 4
Write the following statement as an inequality: x 4
Write the following inequality as interval notation:
Write the following inequality as interval notation:
Practice Questions Solve each inequality, express the answer in interval notation, and graph the solution on the number line