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5 Properties of inequalities

The inequality symbols <, >, ≤, or ≥ are used to compare two numbers and to denote subsets of real
numbers.

Solving a linear inequality

EX1. Solve the inequality

5x-7 > 3x + 9

Conjunctive Situations: Where both solutions are satisfied on the graph ( and )

Disjunctive Situations: Where either solution is satisfied on the graph. ( or )

Solving a double inequality

EX2. Solve

-3 ≤ 6x – 1 < 3 Graphical Representation of Solution

Disjunctive Solution:

Conjunctive Solution:
EX3. Solve

5 > 3x -4 or -2 ≤ 8 + 5x Graphical Representation of Solution

Disjunctive Solution:

Conjunctive Solution:

Solving Absolute Value Inequalities

EX4. Solve the inequality

|2 x−4|<¿ 11
Determine the Interval Notation for the following situations:

Conjunctive Situation:

Disjunctive Situation

Conjunctive Situation:

Disjunctive Situation:

Conjunctive Situation:

Disjunctive Situation:

Conjunctive Situation:

Disjunctive Situation: