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What is the meaning of the inequality sign $\geq$ ?
What is the meaning of the inequality sign $\geq$ ?
Greater than or equal to
What is a linear inequality?
What is a linear inequality?
An inequality that involves a linear expression.
What is the difference between a linear equation and a linear inequality?
What is the difference between a linear equation and a linear inequality?
A linear equation represents equality, while a linear inequality represents an unequal relationship.
What is the purpose of solving a linear inequality?
What is the purpose of solving a linear inequality?
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The solution to a linear inequality is always a single value.
The solution to a linear inequality is always a single value.
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What are the two basic rules for solving a linear inequality?
What are the two basic rules for solving a linear inequality?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Linear Inequations
- Linear inequation: A statement that compares two expressions using inequality symbols (>, <, ≥, ≤).
- Variables: Quantities that can take on different numerical values.
- Conditions: Possible relations between quantities (x > y, x ≥ y, x < y, x ≤ y).
- Examples: x < 8, x ≥ 5, x + 4 ≤ 3.
Linear Inequations in One Variable
- Real numbers: Numbers that can be represented on a number line, including integers, fractions, and decimals.
- Forms: ax + b > c, ax + b < c, ax + b ≥ c, ax + b ≤ c.
- Interpretation: Example ax + b > c means 'ax + b is greater than c'.
- Signs of inequality: >, <, ≥, ≤.
Solving Linear Inequations Algebraically
- Solving: Finding the variable values satisfying the inequality.
- Rule 1: Transposing a positive term changes its sign to negative when moving to the other side of the inequality. (e.g., 2x + 3 > 7 becomes 2x > 7 - 3)
- Rule 2: Transposing a negative term changes its sign to positive when moving to the other side of the inequality. (e.g., 2x – 3 > 7 becomes 2x > 7 + 3)
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of linear inequations, including definitions, types, and rules for solving them algebraically. Participants will explore the properties of inequations in one variable and practice interpreting different forms of inequalities.