Student Materials Defining Regions Using Inequalities S-1

2012 MARS, Shell Center, University of Nottingham

Combining Inequalities

Some treasure has been buried at a point (x,y) on the grid, where x and y are whole numbers.
Here are three clues to help you find the treasure:
Clue 1:
!
x > 2
Clue 2:
!
x + y < 8 Clue 3:
!
2y " x #0
1. Which of the following points could be a possible location for the treasure?
The points must satisfy all three clues.
Circle the answers you choose.

(3,2) (2,3) (5,3) (3, 5) (4,3) (5, 2)

2. On the grid show all the possible places the treasure could be located.
3. Here are two more clues: Clue 4:
!
y > x " 4
Clue 5:
!
y < x "1

Which clue doesnt help at all?
Explain why.



At which point is the treasure located?


1 2 3 4 5 6 0
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7
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7 8