Prentice Hall Algebra 1

6-5 Linear Inequalities

Objectives To graph linear inequalities in two variables

To use linear inequalities when modeling real-world situations

Solve it: Serena says, “One of these and one of those. No, wait. Three of these . . .”
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A linear inequality in two variables, such as y greater than x en dash 3 comma  can be formed by replacing the equals sign in a linear equation with an inequality symbol. A solution of an inequality in two variables is an ordered pair that makes the inequality true.

Essential Understanding A linear inequality in two variables has an infinite number of solutions. These solutions can be represented in the coordinate plane as the set of all points on one side of a boundary line.


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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