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Solving One-Variable Inequalities Guide

The document provides a lesson on solving inequalities in one variable, emphasizing that the inequality sign reverses when multiplying or dividing by a negative number. It includes examples of solving inequalities, identifying errors in solutions, and completing steps to find solutions. The document also highlights the importance of understanding the rules for inequalities compared to equalities.

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Solving One-Variable Inequalities Guide

The document provides a lesson on solving inequalities in one variable, emphasizing that the inequality sign reverses when multiplying or dividing by a negative number. It includes examples of solving inequalities, identifying errors in solutions, and completing steps to find solutions. The document also highlights the importance of understanding the rules for inequalities compared to equalities.

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1-5 Reteach to Build Understanding


Solving Inequalities in One Variable

Many of the same rules apply for solving an inequality as for solving an equality.
The main difference is that when you multiply or divide each side of the inequality
by a negative number the inequality sign is reversed.
1. Match each step on the left with its description on the right.
4t + 9 > 4 Simplify.
4t + 9 − 9 > 4 − 9 
Divide each side by 4.
4t > −5 Combine like terms and simplify.

4t ​​ > ​​ __


​​ __ 5 ​​ Subtract 9 from each side.
4 4

5 ​​
t > ​​ __ Original inequality
4
2. Benito has $120 to go shopping. He spends $30 on a pair of jeans. Benito also
wants to buy some rings that cost $18 each. He writes and solves an inequality
to determine how many rings r he can buy. Describe and correct the error he
made when solving the inequality.
18r + 30 ≤ 120
Only reverse
18r + 30 − 30 ≥ 120 − 30 18r + 30 – 30 ≤ 120 – 30
the inequality
​​  18r ​​ ≥ ____
___
18
​​  90 ​​
18
​​ ___
18r ​​ ≤ ___
​​  90 ​​ symbol when
18 18
r≥5 r≤5 multiplying or
Benito can purchase 5 Benito can purchase dividing by a
or more rings. 5 or fewer rings. negative.

3. Complete the steps to solve each inequality. Then complete the sentences to
describe the solutions.
a. 3(p − 2) − 7p < 6 b. 2(3b + 7) − 6b > 12
3p − 6 − 7p < 6 6b + 14 − 6b > 12
−4p –6 < 6 14 > 12
−4p − 6 + 6 < 6 + 6
−4p < 12
          –4 –4
           p > −3
The solution to this There are infinitely many
inequality is p > –3 . solutions to this inequality.

enVision™ Algebra 1 • Teaching Resources

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