Algebra › Section B · Solving linear equations and inequalities › Topic B.5

Linear inequalities

An equation pins a number down; an inequality frees it to be a whole region of solutions. That freedom is exactly what real problems need — budgets, limits, speed limits and safety margins all speak in inequalities.

In this topic

  • One answer versus a whole region
  • The four symbols and their graphs
  • Interval notation
  • Solving with the equation moves
  • The flip rule for negatives
  • Worked example: solving, graphing and checking
  • Translating words into inequalities
  • Worked example: a rental budget
  • Worked example: the grade she needs
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Key takeaways

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