Prentice Hall Algebra 1

3-3 Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division

Objective

To use multiplication or division to solve inequalities

Max says “This pattern can help you remember the properties you’ll learn in this lesson.”
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In the Solve It, you may have noticed that multiplying both sides of an inequality by a negative number affects the inequality symbol.

Essential Understanding Just as you used multiplication and division to solve equations in Chapter 2, you can use multiplication and division to solve inequalities.


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Table of Contents

Prentice Hall Algebra 1 Chapter 1 Foundations for Algebra Chapter 2 Solving Equations Chapter 3 Solving Inequalities Chapter 4 An Introduction to Functions Chapter 5 Linear Functions Chapter 6 Systems of Equations and Inequalities Chapter 7 Exponents and Exponential Functions Chapter 8 Polynomials and Factoring Chapter 9 Quadratic Functions and Equations Chapter 10 Radical Expressions and Equations Chapter 11 Rational Expressions and Functions Chapter 12 Data Analysis and Probability Skills Handbook Reference Visual Glossary Selected Answers Index Acknowledgments