1) For addition, one simple example of an addition inequality could be 4 + x > 7

Good A! To solve, we have to start off with the reverse, subtracting. You have to subtract the constant term to leave you with the variable or coefficient. In this case, the constant term would be 4 and what we do to one side, we have to do to the other. So, 4 + x > 7 becomes 4 - 4 + x > 7 - 4. Making it x > 3. And were done! Nice and simple. Well done! My example for subtraction is going to be 6x - 3 > 23 - 2 A little more complicated. For subtraction, to start off you have to add the constant term that is being subtracted and if we change one side, we have to do the same thing to the other. But, with this example, there are two like terms on one side, so we need to subtract them in this case. Making it 6x - 3 > 21 which is a little easier. Now, we have to add the constant term on the side of the variable. 6x - 3 + 3 > 21 + 3, like that. The inequality is now: 6x > 24. From there we have to divide 6x by its coefficient, 6 and, of course, we have to do the same to the other side too. So our example inequality is now 6x/6 > 24/6 and if we simplify it: x > 4. Theres our solution. Very good explanation A and detailed justification. Well done! My multiplication example is 5x + 2 > 27. With any inequality or algebraic equation, we have to remove what isnt necessary. In this case, that would be 2. So, 5x + 2 - 2 > 27 - 2. What we do on one side, we have to do on the other. 5x > 25. Simple, right? Heres the trickier part, you have to reverse the operation again. So, instead of multiplying 5x and 25, we need to divide. To find the solution, you have to divide the term 5x by its coefficient which, here, is 5. So, 5x/5 > 25/5. Making the solution, x > 5! Good, what happens though if its a negative number Argyro? For dividing, Im using the inequality, t/12 + 5 < 11. As always with inequalities and other equations, we need to get rid of the extra term thats on the same side as the variable. Here, we have to subtract 5 from 5 and, because if we do something on one side, we have to do the same to the other, subtract 5 from 11 - making our inequality change to this: t/12 + 5 - 5 < 11 - 5 which, when simplified, is also: t/12 < 6. For the division in this equation we actually have to multiply it. We need to multiply both the division itself and the number on the other side of the symbol, which is 6 here, by the denominator

because we are looking at the division as if it is a fraction. Therefore weve now done this - t/12 X 12 < 6 X 12. And, naturally, we have to simplify it to find the solution we are looking for. The solution is t < 72. Good explanation....again what would happen if you had to multiply by a negative number?

Errors could easily be made when reversing the operation. So, for example, when multiplying in an inequality you might accidentally multiply again instead of dividing. But, Ive found one of the main places people make mistakes is just when doing simple maths. Silly mistakes, as they are often called. An example - when adding 5 and 7 you might get sidetracked and write down the wrong answer, or perhaps when multiplying 7 and 8, you get confused and put down 6x the product of 6 and 8 which is 48 instead of 56. Just, simple, common errors. Ok, thats fine! By using checks, we can find these silly mistakes. Like, for instance, 6x - 3 > 23 - 2. If we tried to solve that but made a silly mistake at the end, resulting in x > 3 rather than x > 4, and checked it, wed be able to see that mistake. We would substitute any number larger than 3 and try the inequality, changing x for that chosen number. Wed then see the inequality/equation isnt true, which is a hint telling you to go back and check your workings. Once youve spotted the mistake, you can redo the problem and try again. Good descriptions A. Well done! 2) You have to use the pass 24 times. I figured this out because if you add the cost of the tickets ($12) to the cost of parking ($5) which is $17 total. Then I divided the cost season tickets ($396) by the total cost of parking and the actual tickets. The answer would then be 23.29 but I rounded it up to 24. I did this because by adding the cost of the tickets and the parking charges is the total cost per game. Good work A, but it would have been good to see the actual inequality too. Then, if I divide it by the season ticket, I can find an answer that actually makes sense in the context of the question. If the cost of parking was included in the cost of the season ticket, instead of dividing 396 by 17, you would divide it by 12. So, rather than an answer of 24, the answer would be 33 times. I divided it by 12 this time because there is no need to add the extra parking charges because it is included in the season ticket. The answer would change because of it.

Good explanation here A. Very well done!