Linear Inequalities - JSS2 Mathematics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

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Solve the inequality 3๐‘ฅโˆ’4>2. What is the value of ๐‘ฅ?

A

๐‘ฅ>2

B

๐‘ฅ>1

C

๐‘ฅ<1

D

๐‘ฅโ‰ฅ1

correct option: b
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2

Which of the following represents the solution to the inequality ๐‘ฅ+5โ‰ค8?

A

๐‘ฅโ‰ค2

B

๐‘ฅ<2

C

๐‘ฅโ‰ฅ3

D

๐‘ฅ>3

correct option: a
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3

If 2๐‘ฅโˆ’1โ‰ฅ7, which of the following is true?

A

๐‘ฅโ‰ค3

B

๐‘ฅโ‰ฅ4

C

๐‘ฅ>3

D

๐‘ฅ<4

correct option: b
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Graphically, how would you represent ๐‘ฅ<5 on a number line?

A

Closed circle at 5, shading to the left

B

Open circle at 5, shading to the left

C

Closed circle at 5, shading to the right

D

Open circle at 5, shading to the right

correct option: b
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5

What is the solution to the inequality โˆ’3๐‘ฅ+6โ‰ค9?

A

๐‘ฅโ‰ฅโˆ’1

B

๐‘ฅโ‰คโˆ’1

C

๐‘ฅโ‰ค1

D

๐‘ฅโ‰ฅ1

correct option: c
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6

A company needs to produce at least 150 units but no more than 400 units of a product each day. Which inequality represents this situation?

A

150<๐‘ฅ<400

B

150โ‰ค๐‘ฅโ‰ค400

C

150โ‰ฅ๐‘ฅโ‰ฅ400

D

150โ‰ค๐‘ฅ<400

correct option: b
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Solving and Graphing 3๐‘ฅโˆ’4>2

Start with the inequality:3๐‘ฅโˆ’4>2

  • Add 4 to both sides: 3๐‘ฅ>6
  • Divide both sides by 3: ๐‘ฅ>2

 

Graphical Representation:

  • Draw a number line.
  • Place an open circle at ๐‘ฅ=2 (because 2 is not included).
  • Shade the region to the right of 2.
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Solving and Graphing ๐‘ฅ+5โ‰ค8

Start with the inequality:

๐‘ฅ+5โ‰ค8

Subtract 5 from both sides:

๐‘ฅโ‰ค3

 

Graphical Representation:

  • Draw a number line.
  • Place a closed circle at ๐‘ฅ=3 (because 3 is included).
  • Shade the region to the left of 3.
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Solving and Graphing 2๐‘ฅโˆ’1โ‰ฅ7

Start with the inequality: 2๐‘ฅโˆ’1โ‰ฅ7

Add 1 to both sides: 2๐‘ฅโ‰ฅ8

Divide both sides by 2:

๐‘ฅโ‰ฅ4

 

Graphical Representation:

  • Draw a number line.
  • Place a closed circle at ๐‘ฅ=4 (because 4 is included).
  • Shade the region to the right of 4.
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Solving and Graphing โˆ’3๐‘ฅ+6โ‰ค9

Start with the inequality:

โˆ’3๐‘ฅ+6โ‰ค9

Subtract 6 from both sides:

โˆ’3๐‘ฅโ‰ค3

Divide both sides by -3 and reverse the inequality:

๐‘ฅโ‰ฅโˆ’1

 

Graphical Representation:

  • Draw a number line.
  • Place a closed circle at ๐‘ฅ=โˆ’1(because -1 is included).
  • Shade the region to the right of -1.
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