Paper 3

Equations and Inequalities

1. Represent the following inequalities on a number line.
(a) 𝑥 ≥ 2 (b) 𝑥 < −1 (c) −2 < 𝑥 ≤ 4
a.

b.

c.

2. Write down the inequalities that describe the region shown in the diagrams below.
a.

b.

c.

3. On a motorway the minimum speed is 30 m.p.h. and maximum speed is 70 m.p.h. The
speed is represented with the letter ‘V’. Write the inequality that describes this inequality.

4. Frozen chicken is sold as per weight at the supermarket only if the minimum weight is
1.2 kgs and maximum weight is 3.4 kgs. Write an inequality to describe this region.
5. List the whole numbers (positive and negative integers) which satisfy the inequalities
below.
a. 1 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 8

b. 2 ≤ 𝑥 < 5

c. −5 < 𝑥 ≤ 3

6. Solve the inequalities.

a. 6𝑥 − 7 ≤ 5

b. 4(𝑥 − 2) > 20

c. 5 − 6𝑥 ≥ −19

2𝑥−6
d. 4
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