MATH 8 QUARTER 2 Week 2

NAME: ____________________________________ GR & SEC: _____________________

Competency:
The learner solves problems involving systems of linear inequalities in two variables (M8AL-IIb-2)

To the Learners:
Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the
lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this module.
2. Writing enhances learning. Keep this in mind and take note of the important concepts in your notebook.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key card.
5. Analyze the post-test and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

Expectations
This module was designed to help you solve problems involving systems of linear inequalities in two variables.
You will read and understand each problem to be able to solve the given systems of linear inequalities in two
variables.
After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. determine whether a given problem involves a system of linear inequalities in two variables,
2. graph a system of linear inequalities in two variables, and
3. solve problems involving system of linear inequalities in two variables.

Pre-Test
Find out how much you already know about this module. Choose the letter that you think best answers
each of the following questions. Take note of the items that you were not able to answer correctly and find
the right answer as you go through this module.

1. It is consist of at least two linear inequalities in the same variables.

A. linear equations C. linear inequalities
B. system of linear equations D. system of linear inequalities

2. Which of the following is a graph of system of linear inequalities in two variables?

A. B. C. D.

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 3. Which of the following shows the graph of the system 2𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 2 ?
𝑥 − 4𝑦 ≥ 9

A. B. C. D.

4. Anita works as an online tutor for ₱400 per hour. She also works as an editor for ₱500 per hour. She
is only allowed to work 15 hours per week. She wants to make at most ₱8,000. Which of the
following graph of system of linear inequalities will represent the given situation?
A. B. C. D.

5. You can work a total of not more than 10 hours each week at your two jobs. Housecleaning pays ₱30
per hour and your sales job pays ₱80 per hour. You need to earn at least ₱2,400 each week to pay your
bills. Which of the following graph of system of linear inequalities will represent the given situation?
A. B. C. D.

Looking Back at your Lesson

In previous lessons, we learned that a linear inequality in two variables is an inequality that can be written in
one of the following forms:
Ax + By < C Ax + By ≤ C
Ax + By > C Ax + By ≥ C

Where A, B, and C are real numbers and A and B are both not equal to zero.

Examples: 1. 4x – y > 1 4. 8x – 3y ≥ 14
2. x + 5y ≤ 9 5. 2y > x – 5
3. x + 7y < 2 6. y ≤ 6x + 11

The graph of a linear inequality in two variables is the set of all points in
the rectangular coordinate system whose ordered pairs satisfy the
inequality. When a line is graphed in the coordinate plane, it separates the
plane into two regions called half- planes. The line that separates the
plane is called the plane divider.

To graph an inequality in two variables, the following steps could be followed.

1. Replace the inequality symbol with an equal sign. The resulting equation becomes the plane divider.
Examples: a. y > x + 4 → y=x+4
b. y ≤ -x – 5 → y = -x – 5
2. Graph the resulting equation with a solid line if the original inequality contains ≤ or ≥ symbol. The solid line
indicates that all points on the line are part of the solution of the inequality. If the inequality contains < or >
symbol, use a dashed or broken line. The dashed or broken line indicates that the coordinates of all points

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 on the line are not part of the solution set of the inequality. (Note that you may use any method in graphing
linear inequalities.)

3. Choose three points in one of the half-planes that are not on the line. Substitute the coordinates of these
points into the inequality. If the coordinates of these points satisfy the inequality or make the inequality true,
shade the half-plane or the region on one side of the plane divider where these points lie. Otherwise, the
other side of the plane divider will be shaded.

You can also use the point (0,0) if the line of the graph does not passes through the
origin. It would be easier for you to test if it would satisfy the given inequality or not.

Introduction

Just as we can form a system of linear equations, we also have the same with linear inequalities. By
definition, a system of linear inequalities consists of two or more linear inequalities that involve the same
variables.
A system of linear inequalities also has a solution set which are ordered pairs that satisfy all the
inequalities involved in a system.
To solve a system of inequalities in two variables by graphing, draw the graph of each inequality on the
same rectangular coordinate plane. Each time, shade the solution set of each inequality. The solution set
of the system is the region where the shadings overlap.

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 2x – y > −3
Example: To solve the system { graphically, graph 2𝑥 – 𝑦 > −3 and 𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≤ 9 on the
x + 4y ≤ 9
same Cartesian coordinate plane. The region where the shadings overlap is the graph of the solution to the
system.

Certain situations in real life can be modeled by a system of linear inequalities in two variables.
Examples:
1. A theater actress is paid ₱250 per day to rehearse the play and ₱500 per day to perform in front of the
audience. In one season, the actress earned between ₱2000 and ₱5000. Write and graph a system of
linear inequalities to represent the situation.
Solution:
We know that she earned between 2000 and 5000. This means greater than 2000 but less than
5000. Then we let x be the number of days she rehearse the play and we let y be the number of
days she perform in front of the audience.
Therefore, our system of linear inequalities will be;
250x+500y > 2000
250x + 500y < 5000
In order to graph, we will first find the x and y intercepts of both equations because we must
determine the scale that will be used on the x and y axis.

250x + 500y > 2000 will give us x-int: (8,0)

and y-int: (0, 4) (eq.1)

250x +500y < 5000 will give us x-int: (20,0)

a and y-int: (0,10) (eq.2)

Eq.2

Eq.1

Test part for 250x + 500y > 2000. Test part for 250x +500y < 5000.
We let x=0 and y=0 We let x=0 and y=0
250(0) + 500(0) > 2000 250(0) + 500(0) < 5000
0 > 2000 0 < 5000

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 Equation 1 solution set does not Equation 2 solution set
contain (0,0) because 0 >2000 is a contains (0,0) because 0<5000 is a
false statement. true statement

The solution set for the system is between equation 1 and equation 2 as this is the part that was
shaded by both graphs. (Note that negative numbers are not to be considered when we are
solving time or money)
2. Luis receives a gift card worth ₱2,500 to an online retailer that sells digital music and games. Each song
cost ₱500 and each game cost ₱100. He wants to buy at least 15 items with this card. Set up a graph of
system of linear inequalities that represent the given scenario.
Solution:
We let x be the number of songs he can purchase and we let y be the number of games he can
purchase.
Therefore, our system of linear inequalities will be;
x + y ≥ 15 → since he wants to buy at least 15 items
500x + 100y ≤ 2500 → since he can only purchase a total of ₱2,500 worth on both items.

In order to graph, we will first find the x and y intercepts of both equations because we must
determine the scale that will be used on the x and y axis.

x + y ≥ 15 will give us x-int: (15,0)

Eq.2 and y-int: (0, 15) (eq.1)

Solution Set 500x + 100y ≤ 2500 will give us

Area shaded by
x-int:(5,0) and y-int: (0,25) (eq.2)
both graphs

Eq.1

Test part for x + y ≥ 15. Test part for 500x + 100y ≤ 2500.
We let x=0 and y=0 We let x=0 and y=0
0 + 0 ≥ 15 500(0) + 100(0) ≤ 2500
0 ≥ 15 0 ≤ 2500

Equation 1 solution set does not Equation 2 solution set

contain (0,0) because 0 ≥ 15 is a contains (0,0) because 0≤ 2500 is a
false statement. true statement

The solution set for the system of linear inequalities is the part that was shaded by both graphs.
(Note that negative numbers are not to be considered when we are solving time or money)
3. You can work a maximum of 30 hours a week. You need to make ₱3,000 in order to cover your expenses.
Your office job pays ₱150 an hour and your babysitting job pays ₱100 an hour. Set up a graph of system of
linear inequalities that represent the given scenario.
Solution:
We let x be the number of hours for office work and we let y be the number of hours for
babysitting.
Therefore, our system of linear inequalities will be;
x + y ≤ 30 → since you can work a maximum of 30 hours

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 150x + 100y ≥ 3000 → since you need to make at least ₱4,000 to cover your expenses

In order to graph, we will first find the x and y intercepts of both equations because we must
determine the scale that will be used on the x and y axis.

x + y ≤ 30 will give us x-int: (30,0)

and y-int: (0, 30) (eq.1)

150x + 100y ≥ 3000 will give us

x-int: (20,0) and y-int: (0,30) (eq.2)

Solution Set
Area shaded by
both graphs

Eq.2 Eq.1

Test part for x + y ≤ 30. Test part for 150x + 100y ≥ 3000.
We let x=0 and y=0 We let x=0 and y=0
0 + 0 ≥ 15 150(0) + 100(0) ≥ 3000
0 ≥ 15 0 ≥ 3000

Equation 1 solution set Equation 2 solution set does not

contains (0,0) because 0 ≤ 30 is a contain (0,0) because 0 ≥ 3000 is a
true statement. false statement.

The solution set for the system of linear inequalities is the part that was shaded by both graphs.
(Note that negative numbers are not to be considered when we are solving time or money)

Activity
PIRATE KING LUFFY
You had reached the Grand Line and found the greatest treasure which has a unimaginable value.
Unfortunately the previous owner of the treasure box which is Monkey D Luffy locked it with a passcode. Do
you have what it takes to be the owner of the treasure and be declared as the new Pirate King?

Direction: Read and understand each question carefully. The letter of your answer corresponds to a digit that
can unlock the treasure chest. Cracked the 4-digit code and claim the treasure.

A/I=1 E/M=5 Enter Passcode:

B/J=2 F/N=6
C/K=3 G/O=7 _____ _____ _____ _____
D/L=4 H/P=8

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1. You want to learn Chinese. You have to complete 8 reading tests and listening tests within 120 minutes. It
will take you 20 minutes to complete a reading test and 10 minutes to complete a listening test. What will be
the value of the x-intercept for both equations?

A. (8,0) and (12,0) B. (8,0) and (6,0) C. (80,0) and (12,0) D. (80,0) and (120,0)

2. You are taking a math quiz and need to complete at least 10 geometry problems and algebra problems
within 120 minutes. It will take you 30 minutes to complete a geometry problem and 10 minutes to complete
an algebra problem. What will be the y-intercept for both equations?

E. (0,10) and (0,12) F. (0,10) and (0,4) G. (10,0) and (12,0) H. (10,0) and (4,0)

3. You want to spend the 60 minutes making some desserts for your 8 friends. It will take you 5 minutes to
make a waffle and 10 minutes to make a chocolate cake. Which of the following graph correctly models this
situation?

I. J. K. L.

4. Your spare time must not exceed a maximum of 10 hours a week and your weekly allowance is ₱500. You
need to pay ₱50 an hour for playing video games and ₱100 an hour for bowling. Which of the following
graph correctly models this situation?

M. N. O. P.

Remember
“ A Linear Inequality is like a Linear Equation (such as y = 2x+1) ...
... but it will have an Inequality like <, >, ≤, or ≥ instead of an =.”
When you get into solving word problems involving linear inequalities in two variables, don't let that
intimidate you! You have all the skills that you need to solve the given problems. Take one step at a time and
think about what you need in order to answer the question. Consider the following steps;

1. Read through every problem very carefully.

2. Identify your variables.
3. Pay careful attention to the key words that will determine your inequality symbol.
4. Assign a variable to represent your unknowns.
5. Write an inequality to represent the given statement.
6. Graph your given system.
7. Make a test part for your given linear inequalities to identify if it is a true statement or a false
statement.
8. Identify the solution set by looking at the area that is shaded by your given graphs.
.

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 Check Your Understanding
Solve the following problems involving system of linear inequalities in two variables.
1. You want to learn Mathematics. You have to complete at least 10 arithmetic tests and logic tests within 100
minutes. It will take you 10 minutes to complete the arithmetic test and 20 minutes to complete the logic
test. Write the system of linear inequalities that represent the given situation.

2. Suppose you can spend no more than 15 hours a week on two jobs. Moving lawns pays ₱30/hour and
caregiving pays ₱50/hour. You need to earn at least ₱600 per week. Write the system of linear inequalities
that represents the given situation.

3. Steven goes to buy some flowers for his mother. He wants to but at least 12 pieces of flowers. He has a
budget of ₱500, and he’s looking to buy roses for ₱25 each and carnations for ₱50 each. Write the system
of linear inequalities that represents the given situation.

Post-Test
Choose the letter of the correct answers in each of the following questions. Write your answers in a
separate sheet of paper.

1. It is consist of at least two linear inequalities in the same variables.

A. linear equations C. linear inequalities
B. system of linear equations D. system of linear inequalities

2. Which of the following is a graph of system of linear inequalities in two variables?

A. B. C. D.

3. Which of the following shows the graph of the system 2𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 2 ?

𝑥 − 4𝑦 ≥ 9

A. B. C. D.

4. Anita works as an online tutor for ₱400 per hour. She also works as an editor for ₱500 per hour. She
is only allowed to work 15 hours per week. She wants to make at most ₱8,000. Which of the
following graph of system of linear inequalities will represent the given situation?
A. B. C. D.

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 5. You can work a total of not more than 10 hours each week at your two jobs. Housecleaning pays ₱30
per hour and your sales job pays ₱80 per hour. You need to earn at least ₱2,400 each week to pay your
bills. Which of the following graph of system of linear inequalities will represent the given situation?
A. B. C. D.

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