F. Solving Linear Inequalities-2

GCSE Maths – Algebra
Solving Linear Inequalities

Worksheet
This worksheet will show you how to work out different types of questions
involving linear inequalities. Each section contains a worked example, a
question with hints and then questions for you to work through on your own.
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Section A
Worked Example
Solve the inequality 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 − 𝟒𝟒 < 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟑𝟑. Present your answer in a number line.
Step 1: Rearrange the inequality to move all terms containing the unknown to one side of the
equation.
3𝑥𝑥 − 4 < 18 + 𝑥𝑥
Subtract 𝑥𝑥 from each side of the equation:
3𝑥𝑥 − 4 − 𝑥𝑥 < 18 + 𝑥𝑥 − 𝑥𝑥
2𝑥𝑥 − 4 < 18
Step 2: Solve for 𝑥𝑥. If you multiply or divide by −1 remember that the sign of the inequality flips
direction.
2𝑥𝑥 − 4 < 18
Add 4 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term from the left-hand side:
2𝑥𝑥 < 22
Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to remove the coefficient of 𝑥𝑥:
𝑥𝑥 < 11
Step 3: Draw a number line to illustrate the answer. If the sign used is ≤ or ≥, a solid circle
should be used. Otherwise, an open circle should be used.
Guided Example
Solve the inequality 𝟓𝟓 ≥ 𝟏𝟏𝟑𝟑 − 𝟐𝟐𝟑𝟑. Present your answer in a number line.
Step 1: Ensure only the unknown is present on one side of the inequality.
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Step 2: Solve for 𝑥𝑥. 2 78
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Step 3: Draw a number line to illustrate the answer.
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Now it’s your turn!
If you get stuck, look back at the worked and guided examples.
1. Solve the following inequalities and present your answer in a number line:
a) 2𝑥𝑥 + 1 ≥ 5 + 𝑥𝑥
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Section B
Worked Example
Solve the inequality 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 − 𝟏𝟏 < 𝟐𝟐𝟑𝟑 − 𝟏𝟏 ≥ 𝟗𝟗.
Present your answer in a number line and list the integer solutions.
Step 1: Split the inequality into two separate inequality parts.
a) 3𝑥𝑥 − 8 < 2𝑥𝑥 − 1
b) 2𝑥𝑥 − 1 ≥ 9
Step 2: Solve each inequality separately. Put the answers together to find the values which 𝑥𝑥 can
take.
a) 3𝑥𝑥 − 8 < 2𝑥𝑥 − 1
Subtract 2𝑥𝑥 from both sides of the equation: 𝑥𝑥 − 8 < −1

Add 8 to both sides of the equation: 𝟑𝟑 < 𝟕𝟕
b) 2𝑥𝑥 − 1 ≥ 9
Add 1 to both sides of the equation: 2𝑥𝑥 ≥ 10

Divide both sides of the equation by 2: 𝟑𝟑 ≥ 𝟓𝟓
Putting the inequalities together: 𝟓𝟓 ≤ 𝟑𝟑 < 𝟕𝟕
Step 3: Draw a number line to illustrate the inequality region.
The number line has a filled circle at 5 since 𝑥𝑥 can take value 5. There is a non-filled circle
at 7 since 𝑥𝑥 cannot take the value 7.
Step 4: List the set of integers which satisfy the number line.
The integers which satisfy 𝟓𝟓 ≤ 𝟑𝟑 < 𝟕𝟕 are 𝟑𝟑 = 𝟓𝟓 and 𝟑𝟑 = 𝟔𝟔.
Guided Example
Solve the inequality 𝟑𝟑 + 𝟐𝟐 < 𝟑𝟑(𝟑𝟑 + 𝟐𝟐) ≥ 𝟒𝟒𝟑𝟑.
Present your answer in a number line and list down the integer solutions.
Step 1: Split the inequality into two separate inequality parts.
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Step 2: Solve each inequality separately. Put the answers together to find the values which 𝑥𝑥 can
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Step 3: Draw a number line to illustrate the inequality region.
Step 4: List the set of integers which satisfy the number line.
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2. Solve the following inequalities. List the integers in each solution set.
a) 1 ≤ 2𝑦𝑦 − 1 ≤ 6
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Section C – Higher only
Worked Example
Solve the inequality 𝟐𝟐𝟑𝟑 < 𝟓𝟓 + 𝟒𝟒𝟑𝟑 − 𝒚𝒚.
Present your answer on a graph.
Step 1: Rearrange the inequality to ensure only 𝑦𝑦 is present on the left-hand side and 𝑥𝑥 is on the
right-hand side. The sign for 𝑦𝑦 should be positive and its coefficient should be 1.
2𝑥𝑥 < 5 + 4𝑥𝑥 − 𝑦𝑦
Add 𝑦𝑦 to both sides of the inequality: 𝑦𝑦 + 2𝑥𝑥 < 5 + 4𝑥𝑥

Subtract 2𝑥𝑥 from both sides of the inequality: 𝑦𝑦 < 5 + 2𝑥𝑥
Step 2: Replace the inequality sign by ‘=’ to help plot the required graph. Find the 𝑥𝑥 −intercept and
the 𝑦𝑦 −intercept to find coordinates on the line.
Here, we are interested in the graph 𝑦𝑦 = 5 + 2𝑥𝑥.
• To find the 𝑥𝑥 −intercept, set 𝑦𝑦 = 0:

𝑦𝑦 = 5 + 2𝑥𝑥
0 = 5 + 2𝑥𝑥
𝑥𝑥 = −2.5
• To find the 𝑦𝑦 −intercept, set 𝑥𝑥 = 0:
𝑦𝑦 = 5 + 2 (0)
𝑦𝑦 = 5
Step 3: Plot both the 𝑥𝑥 −intercept and the 𝑦𝑦 −intercept and draw the line equivalent to the
inequality. If < or > sign is used, the line drawn should be a dotted line. However, if the
sign used is ≤ or ≥, a solid line should be drawn.
From above, we can plot the points (−2.5,0) and (0,5).
Step 4: Shade the region which satisfies the inequality.
To help identify the correct region, choose a coordinate and substitute it into the
inequality. If the coordinate satisfies the inequality, the region where the coordinate
lies should be shaded.
For 𝒚𝒚 < 𝟓𝟓 + 𝟐𝟐𝟑𝟑, the value of 𝑦𝑦 should always be lower than the dotted line. Since 𝑦𝑦 is
lower in the lower region of the graph, that region should be shaded.
Alternatively, we can also choose a point in the lower region to check our answer.
For instance, if we choose (2, −2) and substitute it in the inequality (as shown below),
we will get a correct statement.
𝑦𝑦 < 5 + 2𝑥𝑥
−2 < 5 + 2(2)
−2 < 9
This means that the section containing (2, −2) should be shaded.
Guided Example
Solve the inequality −𝒚𝒚 − 𝟒𝟒 ≥ 𝟑𝟑(𝟑𝟑 + 𝟏𝟏).
Present your answer in a graph.
Step 1: Rearrange the inequality to ensure only 𝑦𝑦 is present on the left-hand side and 𝑥𝑥 is on the
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Subtract 𝑥𝑥 from each side of the equation:

Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to remove the coefficient of 𝑥𝑥:

b) 2(𝑥𝑥 + 2) < −14 − 𝑥𝑥

Solve the inequality 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 − 𝟏𝟏 < 𝟐𝟐𝟑𝟑 − 𝟏𝟏 ≥ 𝟗𝟗.

Step 1: Split the inequality into two separate inequality parts.

a) 3𝑥𝑥 − 8 < 2𝑥𝑥 − 1

a) 3𝑥𝑥 − 8 < 2𝑥𝑥 − 1

Subtract 2𝑥𝑥 from both sides of the equation: 𝑥𝑥 − 8 < −1

Add 1 to both sides of the equation: 2𝑥𝑥 ≥ 10

Putting the inequalities together: 𝟓𝟓 ≤ 𝟑𝟑 < 𝟕𝟕

Step 3: Draw a number line to illustrate the inequality region.

The integers which satisfy 𝟓𝟓 ≤ 𝟑𝟑 < 𝟕𝟕 are 𝟑𝟑 = 𝟓𝟓 and 𝟑𝟑 = 𝟔𝟔.

Solve the inequality 𝟑𝟑 + 𝟐𝟐 < 𝟑𝟑(𝟑𝟑 + 𝟐𝟐) ≥ 𝟒𝟒𝟑𝟑.

Step 1: Split the inequality into two separate inequality parts.

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Integer value 1,213

b) −6 < 3(𝑝𝑝 − 1) ≥ 4𝑝𝑝 − 9

Solve the inequality 𝟐𝟐𝟑𝟑 < 𝟓𝟓 + 𝟒𝟒𝟑𝟑 − 𝒚𝒚.

Present your answer on a graph.

2𝑥𝑥 < 5 + 4𝑥𝑥 − 𝑦𝑦

Add 𝑦𝑦 to both sides of the inequality: 𝑦𝑦 + 2𝑥𝑥 < 5 + 4𝑥𝑥

Here, we are interested in the graph 𝑦𝑦 = 5 + 2𝑥𝑥.

• To find the 𝑥𝑥 −intercept, set 𝑦𝑦 = 0:

From above, we can plot the points (−2.5,0) and (0,5).

Solve the inequality −𝒚𝒚 − 𝟒𝟒 ≥ 𝟑𝟑(𝟑𝟑 + 𝟏𝟏).

Present your answer in a graph.

Step 4: Shade the region which satisfies the inequality.

3. Solve the following inequalities and present your answers in a graph.

a) 3𝑥𝑥 − 𝑦𝑦 < 8𝑦𝑦 + 2

b) 2𝑔𝑔 + 2𝑚𝑚 ≥ 7𝑔𝑔 − 10

d) −4𝑥𝑥 − 3𝑦𝑦 < −12

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