CHAPTER : LINEAR INEQUALITIES

Quick notes:
1. An inequalities is a relationship between two unequal quantities.
Symbol
Meaning
>
Less than
<
Greater than

Greater than or equal to

Less than or equal to

2. A linear inequality can be represented on a number line.
(a) x> 2

-1
0
1
2
3
4
The empty circle indicates that the values of x do not include 2.
(b) x2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
The solid circle indicates that the values of x include 2.
3. To solve a linear inequalities in one unknown is to find its equivalent inequality in
the simplest form.
Example : (a) x -2 > 3
x > 3 +2
x> 5
4. When both sides of an inequality are multiplied or divided by the same negative
number, the inequality symbol is reversed.
Examples :
(a)
-2x >10
(b)
x 4
-2x< 10
-3
-2

-2

x
4 (-3)
3

-3

x<-5
x-12
5. Solution for two simultaneous linear inequalities in one unknown is to find the
common values or single equivalents inequality that satisfies both the inequalities.

QUESTIONS
1.
Which of the following is not a linear inequality in one unknown?
A x 17 and x 100
B 2y 9 + y
C y 2 23
D y 5
2.

Which of the following symbol would denote 15 is greater than or equal to y?

A
B
C
D

3.

Which of the following is a linear inequality in one unknown?

A
B
C
D

4.

6.

xy 12
x 12+xy
x 2 8
x 0

Which of the following statements is true?

A
B
C
D

5.

>
<

3 the sum of 1 and 2

5 5
3 3, 2, 1
5 3

Determine which of the following linear inequalities represent the integers 3,

2, 1, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
A x 3
B 3 x 3
C 3 x 4
D 3 x 2
Represent each of the following linear inequalities on a number line.
(a) x 0
(b) x 5

7.

Represent each of the following linear inequalities on a number line.

(a) x 10
(b) x 1

8.

Represent each of the following linear inequalities on a number line.

(a) x 7
(b) x 3

9.

Represent each of the following linear inequalities on a number line.

(a) x 4
(b) x 12

10.

Maimum bought a house for RM 120 000. After staying for 5 years, she
sold it off for RM a and incurred a loss. Write an inequality to represent
the selling price of the house.

11.

Fairul is x years old. He is at least 5 years younger than his sister, who is
18 years old. Write an inequality to represent Fairul's age.

12.

Izham is x years old. He is at least y years older than his cousin, David,
who is 27 years old. Write an inequality to represent Izham's age.

13.

Kamal drove to Alor Setar from Kuala Lumpur at 10am. He reached there
at 4pm. Along the journey, Kamal pulled over at the rest area for his lunch.
Write an inequality to represent the travelling time.

14.

Mr Tan bought 50 shares of a listed company for RM 240. He sold 20

shares for RM x at a profit and 30 shares for RM y at a loss. Overall, he
made a loss in the investment. Write three inequalities to represent the
above statement.

15.

Zarah bought 3 dozens of eggs for RM 3.60. She sold them off for RM y
and made a profit. Write an inequality to represent the selling price of one
egg.

ANSWER
1.D
2.D
6) (a)

(b)

3.C

4.A

5.D

7) (a)

(b)

8) (a)

(b)

9) (a)

(b)

10)

a RM 120 000

11)

x 13

12) x y 27
13) Travelling time, x 6 hours

x
RM4.80
20
14) y
RM4.80
30
x y RM240

15)

y
RM0.10
36