Remember:
When graphing an inequality, use a dot to show
that a number isin the solution set. Use a circle
to show that a number is notin the solution set.
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Solve the inequality and graph the solution. Check to justify your answer.
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What about e0.67? In your own words, describe the meaning of e.
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As with integers, you can graph the solution set of an
inequality with rational numbers on a real-number line.
Solve: x 4 Graph:
x 4 Add to both sides.
x 4 Rename using the LCD.
x 5 Simplify.
According to the graph, 5 is nota solution,
and 5 isa solution.
Check:Try x5.
5 4 Substitute 5 for x. Simplify.
4 4 False
So the solution of x4 is x 5.
Sometimes when solving an inequality, you may need to
combine like terms.
Solve: 8.1 c 2 c10.2 Graph:
8.1 ( 1 2)c10.2
8.1 c10.2 Simplify.
8.1 8.1c10.2 8.1 Subtract 8.1 from both sides.
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Check:Try c2.
8.1 2 2(2) 10.2 Substitute 2 for c.
8.1 2 4 10.2 Simplify.
10.1 10.2 Tr u e
So the solution set is all numbers less than 2.1.
Use the Distributive
Property to combine
like terms.
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5 4 Substitute 5 for x.
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8.1 2.12(2.1) 10.2 Substitute 2.1 for c.
8.1 2.14.2 10.2 Simplify.
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