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1 SOLVING INEQUALITIES

2 Definition: To “solve” an inequality means to find all values of the variable for which the statement is true. EX: 2x + 4 < 14 You solve these problems the same way you solve a problem with an equal sign (with one slight exception)

3 Procedures that leave the inequality symbol unchanged.
Simplifying on one side of the inequality: Add/Subtract the same amount to both sides: Multiply/Divide the same positive amount to both sides:

4 Procedure that reverses the inequality symbol.
Multiply/Divide by the same negative amount on both sides:

5 All together:

6 On your own:

7 HOMEWORK: p.529 #55-65


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