Subject Code Math 1 Elementary Algebra

Module Code 4.0 Open Sentences, Replacement Set, and Solution Set
Lesson Code 4.3.1 Replacement Set and Solution Set
Time Frame 30 Minutes

TARGET

After completing this module, you are expected to:

1. define replacement sets and solution sets; and

2. find the solution set of an open sentence from a given replacement set.

2 minutes [Actual Time Allotment: _____ minutes]

HOOK

Suppose two trains leave from a station at the same

time. The trains travel in opposite directions, one at
54 𝑘𝑝ℎ and the other at 46 𝑘𝑝ℎ. How long will it
take before the trains are 400 𝑘𝑚 apart?

Such problems can be solved by writing an open

sentence that models that given situation. Once you
are able to write the model sentence, you can use it to
solve the problem by using the properties that you
previously learned and the concepts that you are
about to learn in this lesson. Kratochvil

IGNITE 18 minutes [Actual Time Allotment: _____ minutes]

Replacement Set and Solution Set

A solution of an open sentence is any value of the variable that makes the open sentence a true
statement.

A replacement set is a set of values that may be substituted to the variable/s in an open sentence.

A solution set is a set of values that make the open sentence true.

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 EXAMPLES

1. Find the solution set of 2𝑥 + 1 = 3 given that the replacement set is {−1, 0, 1}.

𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏 = 𝟑
?
2(−1) + 1 = 3 [Replace 𝑥 with −1.]
?
−2 + 1 = 3 [Simplify.]
×
−1 = 3 [Simplify.]
−𝟏 is not a solution.

𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏 = 𝟑
?
2(0) + 1 = 3 [Replace 𝑥 with 0.]
?
0+1 = 3 [Simplify.]
×
1=3 [Simplify.]
𝟎 is not a solution.

𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏 = 𝟑
?
2(1) + 1 = 3 [Replace 𝑥 with 1.]
?
2+1 = 3 [Simplify.]

3=3 [Simplify.]
𝟏 is a solution

The solution set is {𝟏}

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2. Find the solution set of 4𝑥 − 6 < 5. The replacement set is {−3, , 3, }
4 4

𝟒𝒙 − 𝟔 < 𝟓 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟔 < 𝟓 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟔 < 𝟓 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟔 < 𝟓

? 1 ? ? 11 ?
4(−3) − 6 < 5 4൬ ൰− 6 < 5 4(3) − 6 < 5 4൬ ൰− 6 < 5
? 4 ? 4
−12 − 6 < 5 ? 12 − 6 < 5 ?

1−6 < 5 × 11 − 6 < 5
 6<5 ×
−18 < 5 5<5
−5 < 5

𝟏 𝟏𝟏
−𝟑 is a solution is a solution 𝟑 is not a solution is not a solution
𝟒 𝟒

𝟏
The solution set is {−𝟑, 𝟒}

3. Find the solution set of −2𝑦 + 10 > 7. Replacement set is {9, 6, 2, 0, −1, −5}

−𝟐𝒚 + 𝟏𝟎 > 𝟕 −𝟐𝒚 + 𝟏𝟎 > 𝟕 −𝟐𝒚 + 𝟏𝟎 > 𝟕

? ? ?
−2(9) + 10 > 7 −2(6) + 10 > 7 −2(2) + 10 > 7
? ? ?
−18 + 10 > 7 −12 + 10 > 7 −4 + 10 > 7
× × ×
−8 > 7 −2 > 7 6>7
𝟗 is not a solution. 𝟔 is not a solution. 𝟐 is not a solution.
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 −𝟐𝒚 + 𝟏𝟎 > 𝟕 −𝟐𝒚 + 𝟏𝟎 > 𝟕 −𝟐𝒚 + 𝟏𝟎 > 𝟕
? ? ?
−2(0) + 10 > 7 −2(−1) + 10 > 7 −2(−5) + 10 > 7
? ? ?
0 + 10 > 7 2 + 10 > 7 10 + 10 > 7
  
10 > 7 12 > 7 20 > 7
𝟎 is a solution. −𝟏 is a solution. −𝟓 is a solution.

The solution set is {𝟎, −𝟏, −𝟓}.

Important Notes
1. The question mark on top of the equality/ inequality symbol indicates that you
are still in the step of verifying if the value you substituted for the variable/s
will make the open sentence true.
2. The question mark is placed on top of the equality/ inequality symbol starting
at the step where you substitute value/s for each variable in the open sentence
up to the second to the last step of your solution.
3. The last step in your solution is where you conclude whether the resulting
statement is true or false. If the resulting statement is true, put a check mark
() on top of the equality/ inequality symbol. This indicates that the value you
substituted for the variable is a solution. If the resulting statement is false, put
a cross mark (×) on top of the equality/ inequality symbol. This implies that the
value you substituted for the variable is not a solution.

PRACTICE EXERCISE | Determine the solution set of the open sentence from the given
replacement set. Write your complete, neat, and organized solution on a separate sheet/s of
paper (use short bond paper or pad paper).

1. 𝑥 − 5 ≥ 15 ; Replacement set = {7, 13, 20, 22}

2. 3𝑥 + 18 = 9 ; Replacement set = {−3, −2, 3, 6}

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3. 𝑥 − 8 < 2 ; Replacement set = {20, 16, 4, −8}
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4. 2(𝑥 + 3) ≠ 𝑥 + 7 ; Replacement set = {−5, −2, 1, 3}

5. 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 2 = 0; Replacement set = {−2, −1, 1,2}

6. 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 < −2; Replacement set = {0, 1, 2, 3}

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 10 minutes [Actual Time Allotment: _____ minutes]
NAVIGATE

Even-numbered items may be graded. Odd-numbered items have answers at the end of the lesson.
For submission of answers to even-numbered items and grading scheme, consult your teacher.

Determine the solution set of the open sentence from the given replacement set. Write your complete
solution on the space provided after each item.

1. 𝑥 4 + 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 12 = 0; Replacement set = {−2, −1, 1, 2}

2. 4𝑥 + 5 > 20; Replacement set = {−5, −4, 4, 5}

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3. 𝑥 2 − 1 < 0; Replacement set = {−1, 2 , 4 , 1}

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 4. 𝑥 2 − 7 ≥ 9; Replacement set = {−4, −2, 2, 4}

KNOT

In this lesson, you have learned about solution, replacement set, and solution set. This
means that you are now a step closer to being able to solve word problems or real-life
problems that can be modeled using open sentences. This lesson has provided you with tools
that you need in understanding the lesson on linear equations in one variable, which will be
the focus of the next chapter.

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Prepared by: JIMVILEO P. QUESADA Reviewed by: MARIA GENILE C. CABALLERO
Position: SST II Position: SST IV
Campus: PSHS-CARC Campus: PSHS-CMC

ANSWERS TO PRACTICE EXERCISE

1. {20, 22} 4. {−5, −2, 3}

2. {−3} 5. {1, 2}
3. {16, 4, −8} 6. {}

ANSWERS TO ODD-NUMBERED ITEMS

1. {−2, 1, 2}
1 1
3. { , }
2 4

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