The document discusses compound inequalities, which involve two or more inequalities combined into a single inequality. It explains the differences between greater than, greater than or equal to, less than, and less than or equal to symbols. It also distinguishes between using "AND" versus "OR" to combine inequalities. An example problem walks through graphing the compound inequality 4≤2x≤8. The document provides guidance on splitting compound inequalities into separate simple inequalities in order to graph them.
The document discusses compound inequalities, which involve two or more inequalities combined into a single inequality. It explains the differences between greater than, greater than or equal to, less than, and less than or equal to symbols. It also distinguishes between using "AND" versus "OR" to combine inequalities. An example problem walks through graphing the compound inequality 4≤2x≤8. The document provides guidance on splitting compound inequalities into separate simple inequalities in order to graph them.
The document discusses compound inequalities, which involve two or more inequalities combined into a single inequality. It explains the differences between greater than, greater than or equal to, less than, and less than or equal to symbols. It also distinguishes between using "AND" versus "OR" to combine inequalities. An example problem walks through graphing the compound inequality 4≤2x≤8. The document provides guidance on splitting compound inequalities into separate simple inequalities in order to graph them.
Alexis St. Laurent A compound Inequality is two or more inequalities put into a single inequality. greater than
greater than OR equal to
less than
less than OR equal to
Open Circle Doesnt include the number, but it can be very close
Closed Circle Includes the number The Difference between AND and OR AND- means both numbers
OR- means either
*Helpful hint: when graphing if the equation has AND the line on the graph will over lap, if the equation has OR the lines on the graph will go in the opposite direction.
Example 1: Solve and graph: 42x8
Graphing Compound Inequalities Make two separate inequalities. 42x
2x
2x8 Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3: Divide both sides of the inequality by two. x4 Divide both sides of the inequality by two. and Graph the Inequality Example 2: -8<x<4
-8<x x<4
Graph the 2 equations
x is going to be between -8 and 4.
Split the equation into 2 parts Now, you try -9<x>7 -9<x x>7 http://www.wyzant.com/resources/lessons/m ath/algebra/graphing_linear_inequalities http://www.mathwords.com/c/compound_in equality.htm
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