Scribd
Upload
784 views4 pages

3 4 Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

This document contains student notes on solving multi-step inequalities in algebra one. It includes 6 parts that cover: 1) solving multi-step inequalities using addition and/or subtraction; 2) using more than one step; 3) writing and solving multi-step inequalities; 4) using the distributive property; 5) solving inequalities with variables on both sides; and 6) inequalities with special solutions. The notes provide examples of setting up and solving various types of multi-step inequalities, along with step-by-step instructions for the processes involved.

Uploaded by

api-295637237
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
784 views4 pages

3 4 Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

This document contains student notes on solving multi-step inequalities in algebra one. It includes 6 parts that cover: 1) solving multi-step inequalities using addition and/or subtraction; 2) using more than one step; 3) writing and solving multi-step inequalities; 4) using the distributive property; 5) solving inequalities with variables on both sides; and 6) inequalities with special solutions. The notes provide examples of setting up and solving various types of multi-step inequalities, along with step-by-step instructions for the processes involved.

Uploaded by

api-295637237
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

Name: __________________

Algebra One Student Notes


3.4 Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
What will you learn in this lesson?
Algebra Benchmarks and Indicators
1) You will solve multi-step inequalities

Lesson
Part 1: Getting Ready!

CCSM Standard: A.REI.3


Solve linear equations and
inequalities in one variable,
including equations with
coefficients represented by
letters
ALSO: A.CED.1

1) Math Club members are selling PI Day T-shirts for $7.50 each. The goal is to raise $500 by Friday.
The figure at the right shows how much they have raised so far. What is the minimum number of T-shirts
they must sell to reach their goal? Explain.
a) Is it possible for the Math Club to raise exactly $500 by Friday?
Answer:

Justification:

b) Define your variable.


Answer:
c) Write an inequality to model the situation.
Answer:
d) Solve the inequality.
Answer:
2) ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING

You can use the __________________ of _______________________


to solve _________ ___________ inequalities.
Part 2: Using More Than One Step
3) What are the solutions of 9 + 4t > 21?
a) Find the solutions
b) Check

4) What are the solutions of -6a 7 17?


a) Find the solutions
b) Check

Steps.

Created
by Megan
Lantz
addition
and/or
subtraction

1. Combine Like Terms 2. Undo


3. Undo Multiplication and/or Division
4. See if you need to change the direction of the inequality. 5. Simplify

Algebra One Student Notes


3.4 Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

Part 3: Writing and Solving A Multi-Step Inequality


5) In a community garden, you want to fence in a vegetable garden that is adjacent to your friends garden.
You have at most 42 ft. of fence. What are the possible lengths of your garden?
a) Define your variable: ________________________________
b) Decide which inequality sign you are going to use: _________
c) Write an inequality. _________________________________
d) Solve:

Check:

e) What does your inequality mean in words:

6) You want to make a rectangular banner that is 18 ft. long. You have no more than 48 ft. of trim for
the banner. What are the possible widths of the banner?
a) Define your variable: ___________________________________________________
b) Decide which inequality sign you are going to use: ____________
c) Write an inequality. _______________________________________
d) Solve:

Check:

e) What does your inequality mean in words:

Created by Megan Lantz

Algebra One Student Notes


3.4 Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

Part 4: Using the Distributive Property


7) What are the solutions of 3(t + 1) -9?
a) Find the solutions

b) Check

8) What are the solutions of 38 2 ( 4m + 7)?


a) Find the solutions

b) Check

Steps:
1. Use the Distributive
Property
2. Combine Like Terms
3. Undo addition and/or
subtraction
4. Undo Multiplication
and/or Division
5. See if you need to
change the direction of
the inequality.
6. Simplify

Part 5: Solving an Inequality With Variables on Both Sides


9) What are the solutions of 6n 1 > 3n + 8?
a) Find the solutions

b) Check

10) What are the solutions of 3b + 12 > 27 2b?


a) Find the solutions
b) Check

Created by Megan Lantz

Algebra One Student Notes


3.4 Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

Part 6: Inequalities With Special Solutions


11) What are the solutions of 10- 8a 2 (5 4a)?
a) Find the solutions
b) Check

12) What are the solutions of 6m 5 > 7m + 7 - m?


a) Find the solutions
b) Check

Created by Megan Lantz

You might also like