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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
“Solving Systems of Linear
Inequalities in Two Variables”

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Mathematics– Grade 8
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Quarter 2 – Module 4: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
“Solving Systems of Linear
Inequalities in Two Variables”
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each

SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you
need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of
the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you
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 What I Need to Know

In this module, you will be acquainted with the application of systems of linear
inequalities in two variables in solving problems related to real-life. The scope of this
module enables you to use it in many different learning situations. The lesson is
arranged following the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed corresponding with the textbook you are now using.

This module is divided into two lessons:

Lesson 1- Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Lesson 2– Solving Problems Involving Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two
Variables

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. define systems of linear inequalities in two variables;
2. graph systems of linear inequalities in two variables; and
3. solve problems involving systems of linear inequalities in two variables.

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 What I Know

PRE-ASSESSMENT
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is a system of linear inequalities in two variables?

2𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 7 𝑥 − 7𝑦 = 5
A. { C. {
𝑥 − 3𝑦 > 10 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 > 15

3𝑥 + 9𝑦 = −4 6𝑥 + 7𝑦 < 12
B. { D. {
𝑥−2 = 8 2𝑦 − 4𝑥 ≥ 9

2. Which ordered pair satisfies the system of linear inequalities in two variables
2𝑥 − 4𝑦 < 10
{ ?
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ −5
A. (-3, -3) B. (9, 1) C. (-6, 7) D. (7, -4)

3. Which graph below illustrates the system of linear inequalities in two variables
1 1
𝑦 < 𝑥 + 2 and 𝑦 > − 𝑥 + 1?
2 3

A. C.

B. D.

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4. Which of the following is NOT a solution of the system of linear inequalities in
two variables – 𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≥ −5 and 5𝑥 + 2𝑦 > 8?
A. (-3, -3) C. (5,6)
B. (2,1) D. (3,0)

5. Which of the following best describes the graph of the system of linear
inequalities in two variables2𝑥 + 3𝑦 > −6 and 𝑦 ≤ 4𝑥 + 8?

A. Graphs 1 & 2 C. Graph 1 only

B. Graph 3 only D. Graphs 3 and 4

6. Determine the ordered pair that satisfies the solution to the system of linear
inequalities in two variables4𝑥 − 2𝑦 ≤ 3 and 𝑦 − 2𝑥 ≤ 1.
A. (7, 8) C. (3, −6)
B. (−2, −5) D. (0, 4)

Use this situation to answer the questions in numbers 7-8:

Sandy is buying pots and seedlings for her garden. Each pot costs 𝑃15 while
each seedling costs 𝑃5. She wants to buy at least 5 seedlings. She cannot
spend more than 𝑃80. Let 𝑥 represents the number of pots and 𝑦 the number
of seedlings.

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7. Which system of linear inequalities in two variables best describes the
situation?
15𝑥 + 5𝑦 ≤ 80 15𝑥 + 5𝑦 ≤ 80
A. { C. {
𝑦≥5 𝑥≥5
15𝑥 + 5 > 80 15𝑥 + 5𝑦 ≥ 80
B. { D. {
𝑥≥5 𝑦<5

8. Which of the graph below represents the system of linear inequalities in two
variables in the situation?

A. C.

B. D.

Use this situation to answer the questions in numbers 9 and 10:

Mardy’s shoe shop has no more than 50 total number of rubber and leather
shoes. He also has no more than 25 leather shoes. Let 𝑥 represents the
number of rubber shoes and 𝑦 the number of leather shoes.

9. Find the system of linear inequalities in two variables that represents the given
situation.
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 50 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 50
A. { C. {
𝑦 ≤ 25 𝑦 ≤ 25
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 50 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 50
B. { D. {
𝑦 ≥ 25 𝑦 ≥ 25

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10. Which inequality represents the number of leather shoes that Mardy’s shoe
shop has?

A. 𝑦 ≤ 25 C. 𝑦 < 25
B. 𝑦 ≥ 50 D. 𝑦 ≤ 50

Use this situation to answer the questions in numbers 11 and 12:

Alice is selling bread and pudding to earn money. Each bread costs 𝑃2 and
each pudding costs 𝑃3. She needs to sell at least 50 pieces of bread and needs
to earn at least 𝑃500. Let 𝑥 be the number of bread she needs to sell and 𝑦 be
the number of pudding.

11. Which of the following system of linear inequalities in two variables to

represent the situation?

2𝑥 + 3𝑦 ≥ 500 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 ≤ 500
A. { C. {
𝑥 ≥ 50 𝑥 ≤ 50
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 500 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 500
B. { D. {
𝑥 ≥ 50 𝑥 ≤ 50

12. Which of the following system of linear inequalities in two variables to

represent the situation?
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 ≥ 500 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 ≤ 500
A. { C. {
𝑥 ≥ 50 𝑥 ≤ 50
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 500 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 500
B. { D. {
𝑥 ≥ 50 𝑥 ≤ 50

13. At least how many breads and puddings can Alice sell?
A. 50 breads and 50 puddings C. 100 breads and 100
B. 50 breads and 100 puddings
puddings D. 75 breads and 50 puddings

Use this situation to answer the questions in numbers 13-15:

Rhea is buying burger and pizza for snacks with her friends. Each burger
costs 𝑃35 and each box of pizza costs 𝑃100. Rhea wanted to spend no more
than 𝑃500, but she needs at least 3 burgers and 2 boxes of pizza. Let 𝑥 be the
number of burger and 𝑦 be the number of boxes of pizza.

14. Which system of linear inequalities in two variables represents the situation?
35𝑥 + 100𝑦 ≥ 500 35𝑥 + 100𝑦 ≤ 500
A. { 𝑥 ≥3 C. { 𝑥 ≥3
𝑦 ≥2 𝑦 ≥2
35𝑥 + 100𝑦 > 500 35𝑥 + 100𝑦 < 500
B. { 𝑥>3 D. { 𝑥<3
𝑦>2 𝑦<2

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15. Which graph below represents the system of linear inequalities in two
variables in the situation?

A. C.

B. D.

16. Which of the following could NOT the possible number of burgers and boxes
of pizza Rhea can buy?
A. 3 burgers and 2 boxes of pizza C. 4 burgers and 4 boxes of pizza
B. 3 burgers and 3 boxes of pizza D. 5 burgers and 3 boxes of pizza

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 Lesson Graphing Systems of
1 Linear Inequalities in Two
Variables

What’s In

Activating prior knowledge

Let us start this lesson by reviewing the concept of linear inequalities in two
variables.

Activity: Find My Pair!

Directions: Find your way through the maze. Begin your journey at the linear
inequality
2𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≥ 10. Move along the path by finding the ordered pairs that satisfy
the
given linear inequality in two variables. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of
paper.

𝟐𝒙 + 𝟒𝒚 ≥ 𝟏𝟎 (3, 1) (5, 0) (1, 0)

(0, 5) (3, 3) (1, 2) (0, 4)

END
Questions:
1. What are the ordered pairs that satisfy the given linear inequality in two
variables?
2. How did you determine if the ordered pair satisfy the given inequality?
3. Give one possible path to reach the “End” of the maze.

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 What’s New

Activity: Try Me!

Directions: Consider the situation below and then answer the questions that follow.
Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

One day you are invited by a friend to accompany him to a Math exhibit in their
school. As you look at each display, there were three particular frames that caught
your attention:

𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑒 1: −3𝑥 + 𝑦 < −1 2 −3𝑥 + 𝑦 < −1

𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑒 2: 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 2
3 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑒 3: { 2
𝑥+𝑦≥2
3
Questions:

1. What does the shaded region in each frame means?

2. Give at least three (3) ordered pairs in the shaded region of each frame.
Frame 1: (____, ____), (____, ____), (____, ____)
Frame 2: (____, ____), (____, ____), (____, ____)
Frame 3: (____, ____), (____, ____), (____, ____)

3. How does the shaded regions in Frames 1 & 2 differ from the shaded
regions in Frame 3?

4. Give an ordered pair that satisfies the following conditions:

(a) It is in the shaded region of Frame 1 but not in Frame 2
(b) It is in the shaded region of Frame 2 but not in Frame 1
(c) It is in the shaded regions of both Frames 1 and 2

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 What Is It

The set of all solutions to a linear inequality in two variables can be presented clearly
in a Cartesian coordinate system by graphing. A System of Linear Inequalities in two
variables consists of at least two linear inequalities. "Solving" systems of linear
inequalities means "graphing each individual inequality, then finding the solution
sets or group of points which satisfy all the given inequalities”. The solution sets of
a system of linear inequalities in two variables is located on the shaded region
common in all inequalities.

Steps in graphing systems of linear inequalities in two variables:

1. Rewrite each mathematical statement into slope-intercept form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where

𝒎 is the slope and 𝒃 is the y-intercept.

Note: Whenever you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number, you

must
reverse the inequality sign.

2. Graph the system of linear inequalities in two variables in a Cartesian coordinate

plane.
a. Locate the y – intercept or the point (0, b). It is the point where the
graph crosses the y-axis.

b. From the y-intercept, use the value of the slope in going up or down or
running left or right to locate another point/s. The table below will be
your guide:
𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒
Slope: Sign Movement
𝑟𝑢𝑛
positive Go up
rise
negative Go down
positive Run right
run
negative Run Left

c. Use broken lines for linear inequalities using < and >, and solid lines for
linear inequalities using ≤ and ≥.

d. Shade the region above the graph of 𝑦 ≥ 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏and 𝑦 > 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 and

shade the region below the graph of 𝑦 ≤ 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 or 𝑦 < 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏.

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 e. Do the same steps in graphing the other given linear inequality in two
variables.

3. Observe the shaded regions. The area where the shaded regions overlapped is
where the solutions of the system of linear inequalities are located. It means that
all the points in that area make the system of linear inequalities in two variables
true.

Let us apply the steps in the given examples below.

Example 1. Solve the system.

−3𝑥 + 𝑦 < −1
{ 2
𝑥+𝑦 ≥ 2
3

Solution:

Step1: Rewrite each mathematical statement into slope-intercept form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏,

where 𝒎 is the slope and 𝒃 is the y-intercept.

−3x + y < −1 𝑦 < 3𝑥 − 1 𝑏 = −1 ; 𝑚 = 3

2 2 −𝟐
x + y ≥ 2 𝑦 ≥− 𝑥 + 2 𝑏 = 2; 𝑚 =
3 3 𝟑
Step 2: Graph the system of linear inequalities in two variables in a Cartesian
coordinate plane.
For 𝑦 < 3𝑥 − 1:
a. Locate the y – intercept or the point (0, -1).
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b. From the y-intercept (0, -1), use the value of slope, m =3 = . You go
1
3 units upward and 1 unit to the right. In doing so, you will end at point (1,2).
c. Use broken line since the linear inequality symbol is<.
d. Shade the region below the graph of 𝑦 < 3𝑥 − 1.

(1,2)

(0, -1)

2
e. Apply the same steps from 𝑎 to 𝑑 to graph 𝑦 ≥ − 𝑥 + 2.
3

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 2
For 𝑦 ≥ − 𝑥 + 2
3

a. Locate the y – intercept or the point (0, 2).

2 −2
b. From the y-intercept (0, 2), use the value of slope m = − = . You go
3 3
2 units downward and 3 units to the right. In doing so, you will end at point
(3,0).
c. Use solid line since the linear inequality symbol is ≥.
2
d. Shade the region above the graph of 𝑦 ≥ − 𝑥 + 2.
3

2
𝑦 ≥− 𝑥+ 2
3

(0,2) (1,2)

(3,0)

(0, -1)

𝑦 < 3𝑥 − 1

Step 3: Observe the double-shaded region of the graph of the systems of linear
inequalities in two variables. This region contains all the ordered pairs that
make both linear inequalities true. Thus, the set of all these ordered pairs is
called the solution set of the given system of linear inequalities in two
𝑦 < 3𝑥 − 1
variables{ 2 .
𝑦 ≥− 𝑥+ 2
3

(3, 2)

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From the double-shaded region, choose a point say (3, 2) and substitute it to the
given system of linear inequalities in two variables.

(3, 2) Therefore,
−𝟑𝒙 + 𝒚 < −1 𝟐 point (3,2) makes
𝒚 ≥ − 𝒙+ 𝟐 the two linear
−3(3) + 2 < −1 𝟑
−9 + 2 < −1 2 inequalities true.
2 ≥ − (3) + 2
−7 < −1 3 Note that this point
6 is just one of the
(TRUE) 2 ≥ − + 2
3 many solutions to
2 ≥ −2 + 2 the given system of
2 ≥ 0 linear inequalities.
(TRUE)

Example 2: Solve the system.

4𝑥 − 2𝑦 ≤ 8
{
𝑥 − 3𝑦 ≥ 9

Solution:
Step 1: Rewrite each mathematical statement into slope-intercept form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏,
where 𝒎 is the slope and 𝒃is the y-intercept.
4𝑥 − 2𝑦 ≤ 8 → −2𝑦 ≤ −4𝑥 + 8 (observe that the variable y
has numerical coefficient -2)
→ −2𝑦 −4𝑥 8 (divide both sides by -2)
≤ +
−2 −2 −2
→ 𝑦 ≥ 2𝑥 – 4 (this is the new inequality)

Therefore, 𝑚 = 2 and 𝑏 = −4

𝒙 − 3𝑦 ≥ 9 → −3𝑦 ≥ − 𝑥 + 9 (observe that the variable y

has numerical coefficient -3)
→ −3𝑦 −𝑥 9 (divide both sides by -3)
≥ +
−3 −3 −3
→ 1 (this is the new inequality)
𝑦 ≤ 𝑥 −3
3
1
Therefore, 𝑚 = and 𝑏 = −3
3

Step 2: Graph the system of linear inequalities in two variables in a Cartesian

coordinate plane.
For y ≥ 2x – 4:
a. Locate the y – intercept or the point (0, −4).
2
b. From the y-intercept (0, −4), use the value of slope 𝑚 = 2 = . You go
1
2 units upward and 1 unit to the right. In doing so, you will end at point (1,-
2).
c. Use solid line since the linear inequality symbol is ≥.

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 d. Shade the region above the graph of y ≥ 2x – 4.

(2, 0)

(0, -4)
(1, -2)
(0, -4)

1
e. Apply the same steps from 𝑎 to 𝑑 to graph 𝑦 ≤ 𝑥 – 3.
3

1
For 𝑦 ≤ 𝑥 − 3
3

a. Locate the y – intercept or the point (0, −3).

1
b. From the y-intercept (0, −3), use the value ofthe slope m = . You go 1
3
unitupward and 3 units to the right. In doing so, you will end at point (3, −2).
c. Use solid line since the linear inequality symbol is ≤.
1
d. Shade the region below the graph of 𝑦 ≤ 𝑥 − 3.
3

𝑦 ≥ 2𝑥 − 4

(2, 0)

(3, -2)
(0, -3)
(0, -4)
1
𝑦 ≤ 𝑥 − 3
3

Step 3: Observe the double-shaded region of the graph of the systems of linear
inequalities in two variables. This region contains all the ordered pairs that
make both linear inequalities true. Thus, the set of all these ordered pairs is
called the solution set of the given system of linear inequalities in two
y ≥ 2x – 4
variables{ 1 .
𝑦 ≤ 𝑥 − 3
3

(-3, -4)

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From the double-shaded region, choose a point say (−3, −4) and substitute it to the
given system of linear inequalities in two variables.

(-3, -4)
𝟒𝒙 − 𝟐𝒚 ≤ 𝟖 𝒙 − 𝟑𝒚 ≥ 𝟗
4(−3) − 2 (−4) ≤ 8 −3 – 3 (−4) ≥ 9
−12 + 8 ≤ 8 −3 + 12 ≥ 9
−4 ≤ 8 9 ≥ 9
(TRUE) (TRUE)

In the above example, point (−3, −4)makes the two linear inequalities true. Note
that this point is just one of the many solutions to the given system of linear
inequalities.

𝑥<𝑝
Steps in graphing the given system of linear inequalities {𝑦 ≥ 𝑞 where p and q could
be any real number.

Step 1: To graph 𝑥 < 𝑝, draw a vertical line crossing the x-axis through the point
(𝑝, 0) and shade the right region if the inequality symbol is > or shade the left
region if the given symbol is <.

Step 2: To graph 𝑦 is greater or equal to 𝑞, draw a horizontal line crossing the y-axis
through the point (0, 𝑞) and shade the region above if the inequality symbol is
> or shade the region below if the given symbol is <.

Step 3: Observe the double-shaded region of the graph of the systems of linear
inequalities in two variables. This region contains all the ordered pairs that
make both linear inequalities true.

Example:
𝑥<2
Sketch the graph of {
𝑦 ≥ −3
1. Draw the vertical line passing through the point (2,0) and shade the left region.

𝑥<2

(2, 0)

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2. Draw the horizontal line passing through the point (0,-3) and shade the above
region.

𝑥<2

(2, 0)

𝑦 ≥ −3 (0, -3)

3. The double-shaded region of the graph contains all the ordered pairs that make
both linear inequalities true. Thus, the set of all these ordered pairs is called the
x<2
solution set of the given system of linear inequalities in two variables{ .
𝑦 ≥ −3

What’s More

You have just learned how to solve systems of linear inequalities in two variables.
Here are more activities for you to try on.

Activity 1: Complete the Table

Directions: Sketch the graph of the system of linear inequalities in two variables
𝑦 < 2𝑥 + 2
{ . Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
2𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≥ 2

Step 1: Are the inequalities in the form of 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏? If yes check the column, if
no, transform.
Linear Inequality Yes No Transform
𝑦 < 2𝑥 + 2
2𝑥 + 4𝑦 ≥ 2

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Step 2: Complete the table. Use your answers in step 1.

Type of Line to be
Slope y-intercept
Linear Inequality rise run used
(m) (b)
(broken or solid)

Step 3: Graph and then shade the region.

Step 4: Give two points in the double-shaded region which satisfy the given
inequalities.

Activity 2: Sketch My Graph!

Directions: Graph the given system of linear inequalities in two variables using the
same steps in the examples. Write your answer on a separate sheet of graphing
paper.

2𝑥 + 𝑦 > 3
{
𝑦 < 5 − 2𝑥

What I Have Learned

Directions: Enumerate the steps in graphing systems of linear inequalities in two

variables. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
In graphing systems of linear inequalities in two variables;

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 First, I have to rewrite...

Second, I will plot the points using...

Third, I will use broken line if...

I will use solid line if...

Fourth, I will shade above the line if...

I will shade below the line if...

Finally, I will identify the solution set of the system

by...

What I Can Do

Directions: Graph the given system of linear inequalities in a separate sheet of

paper or
graphing paper. Give at least three points of the solution set of the system of
inequalities.
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 > −6
{ 𝑥<0
𝑦≥4

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 Solving Problems Involving
Lesson
Systems of Linear
2 Inequalities in Two
Variables

What’s In

Activating Prior Knowledge

Translating mathematical expressions to verbal phrases and vice versa is essential

in solving word problems and application in real life situations.

Directions: Complete the table below by translating either the linear inequalities into
verbal phrases or vice versa. The first item has been done for you as an example.

Linear Inequalities Verbal Phrases

The sum of 𝑥 and the product of 8 and 𝑦 is
1) 𝑥 + 8𝑦 > 10
greater than 10.
2) 2𝑥 – 6𝑦 < 20
The product of 4 and 𝑥 is less than or
3)
equal to 16𝑦 minus 2
4) 5𝑥 − 1 ≥ 2𝑦
5) The sum of a number 𝑥 and the product of
12 and 𝑦 is greater than or equal to 10.

What’s New

Activity: Rice Please!

Directions: Read and analyze the situation below and answer the questions that
follow.

In the market you can see varieties of rice at different prices. White rice costs 𝑃45 per
kilogram and brown rice costs 𝑃50 per kilogram. You are planning to buy at least one

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kilogram of white rice and one kilogram of brown rice. You have at most 𝑃200 to
spend for the rice.

Questions:

1. How many variables will you use to represent each variety?

Write representation for each variety of rice, you may use any letter as
variable.
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

2. Using your representation in no. 1, translate each condition into linear

inequality.

Statement Inequality
Number of kilograms of white rice you are
planning to buy
Number of kilograms of brown rice you are
planning to buy
Total amount of money spent for buying the
brown and white rice

3. Based on your answers in number 2, how will you write the system of linear
inequalities in two variables?

What Is It

In the previous lesson, you have just learned how to solve systems of linear
inequalities in two variables through graphing and identifying ordered pairs to test
the region that satisfies the inequalities. This time, you are going to use the systems
of linear inequalities in two variables in solving real-life problems.

Below are important points to consider in solving word problems.

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Step 1: Read and analyze the problem carefully. Identify the important parts of the
problem. Find the unknown and assign variables to represent them.

Step 2: Write the system of linear inequalities in two variables described in the
problem. The
following are the key words you should consider in choosing the correct
inequality symbols:

Inequality Inequality
Key Word Key Word
Symbol Symbol
minimum ≥ less than or equal to ≤
at least ≥ not to exceed ≤
more than or equal to ≥ maximum ≤
not less than ≥ at most ≤
not below ≥ no more than ≤
more than > smaller than <
above > below <

Step 3: Follow the steps in graphing system of linear inequalities in two variables
as presented in the previous lesson to find the solution set.

Let us now apply these steps in solving the problem presented in the previous section
of this lesson.

Example 1:

In the market you can see varieties of rice at different prices. White rice costs 𝑃45 per
kilogram and brown rice costs 𝑃50 per kilogram. You are planning to buy at least one
kilogram of white rice and one kilogram of brown rice. You have at most 𝑃200 to
spend for the rice.

Solution:

Step 1: Read and analyze the problem carefully. Identify the important parts of the
problem. Find the unknown and assign variables to represent them

➢ Let 𝒙 be the number of kilograms of White Rice

➢ Let 𝒚 be the number of kilograms of Brown Rice

Step 2: Write the system of linear inequalities in two variables described in the
problem.

➢ 45x + 50𝑦 ≤ 200 ≤ (at most)

𝑥 ≥ 1 you are planning to buy at least 1 kg of
white rice
𝑦 ≥ 1 you are planning to buy at least 1 kg of
brown rice

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Step 3: Follow the steps in graphing system of linear inequalities in two variables to
find the
solution set.

The Graph of 𝒚 ≥ 𝟏 The Graph of 𝟒𝟓𝒙 + 𝟓𝟎𝒚 ≤ 𝟐𝟎𝟎

The Graph of 𝒙 ≥ 𝟏

Graph of the system

𝟒𝟓𝐱 + 𝟓𝟎𝐲 ≤ 𝟐𝟎𝟎
{ 𝐱 ≥ 𝟏
𝐲 ≥ 𝟏

➢ Choose at least one ordered pair that is located in the overlapped region to
check if the mathematical statement is true.

For example: (1, 3)

45𝑥 + 50𝑦 ≤ 200 𝑥 ≥ 1 𝑦 ≥ 1

45(1) + 50(3) ≤ 200 1 ≥ 1(𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑬) 3 ≥ 1 (𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑬)
45 + 150 ≤ 200
195 ≤ 200(𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑬)

This means that you can buy 1 kilogram of white rice and 3 kilograms of brown rice,
with a change of 𝑃5. It is also possible that you can buy 2 kilograms of white rice and
2 kilograms of brown rice. You may identify other possible combination on the
number of kilograms of white and brown rice in the solution set.

Example 2:
Rebecca needs to earn at least 𝑃1 000 each week to meet her children’s needs. She
works as a Mathematics tutor with a salary of 𝑃200 per hour and as an online seller
where she earns 𝑃150 per hour. For both sources of income, she can only work no
more than 40 hours per week.
Solution:

Step 1: Read and analyze the problem carefully. Identify the important parts of the
problem. Find the unknown and assign variables to represent them.

➢ Let 𝒙 be the number of hours spent as a Mathematics Tutor

➢ Let𝒚 be the number of hours spent as an online seller

Step 2: Write the system of linear inequalities in two variables described in the
problem.

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200𝑥 + 150𝑦 ≥ 1000 (use the inequality symbol ≥ because of the
statement “at least 1 000”)
𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 40 (use ≤ because she can only work a total of no
more than 40 hours per week)
𝑥 ≥ 0 since time spent as Mathematics tutor is not
negative
𝑦 ≥ 0 since time spent as an online seller is not negative

Step 3: Follow the steps in graphing system of linear inequalities in two variables to
find the solution set.
200x + 150y ≥ 1000
x + y ≤ 40
Graph of the system: {
x ≥ 0
y ≥ 0

y ≥0

x + y ≤ 40

x ≥0
200x + 150y ≥ 1000

The overlapped region

formed by four conditions

(10,5)

➢ Choose at least one ordered pair that is located in the overlapped region to
check if the mathematical statement is true.

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For example: (10, 5)

200𝑥 + 150𝑦 ≥ 1000 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 40 𝐱 ≥ 𝟎 𝐲 ≥ 𝟎

200(10) + 150 (5) ≥ 1000 10 + 5 ≤ 40 𝟏𝟎 ≥ 𝟎(TRUE) 𝟓 ≥ 𝟎(TRUE)
2000 + 750 ≥ 1000 15 ≤ 40 (𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑬)
2750 ≥ 1000 (𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑬)

This means that Rebecca can work 10 hours as a Mathematics tutor and 5 hours as
an online seller. If Rebecca works 10 hours as Mathematics tutor and 5 hours as an
online seller in a week, she will earn 𝑃2 750 which can support her children’s needs
in a week. If she wanted to earn more than to what she needs in a week, there are
many possible options shown in the solution set. One possibility is the ordered pair
(20,20) which means that she can work 20 hours as a Mathematics tutor and 20
hours as an online seller. She can also earn at least 𝑃1 000 a week as a Mathematics
tutor even without selling online if she is able to spend 40 hours in her tutorial
service. You can also determine other possible number of hours in each work as long
as it satisfies the given condition.

What’s More

Activity 1: The Missing Piece

Directions: Read and analyze the situation carefully. Choose the letter of the puzzle
pieces containing the correct linear inequalities that best represent the given
situation. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

𝟑𝟓𝒙 + 𝟏𝟓𝟎𝒚 < 1000

A.
Alex wants to spend less than
𝑃1 000 for a party. He wants at
least 5 loaves of bread and 3 B. 𝒙 ≥ 𝟓
kilograms of hotdogs. One loaf of
bread costs P35, while hotdogs
cost 𝑃150 per kilogram. Let 𝑥 be
the number of loaves of bread
and 𝑦 be the number of
kilograms of hotdogs.
C. 𝒚 ≥ 𝟑

D. 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟓𝒚 ≤ 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎
E.𝒙 + 𝒚 ≥ 𝟑𝟓

F. 𝒚 ≥ 𝒙 + 𝟏𝟓𝟎
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Activity 2: Satisfy Me!

Directions: Analyze the situation below and solve for what is asked. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper or graphing paper.

Mrs. Santos wanted to prepare roasted chicken and fish tinola for dinner. A vendor
sells chicken at 𝑃180 per kilogram and milk fish at 𝑃120 per kilogram. How many
kilograms of each will she buy if the total cost is not to exceed 𝑃600?

1) Write the system of linear inequalities in two variables that represents the
given situation.
2) Graph the system of linear inequalities in two variables.
3) Choose three (3) ordered pairs that satisfy the system of linear inequalities in
two variables.
4) Check the solution set by substituting the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦to determine
whether or not it satisfies the system of linear inequalities in two variables.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the 3-2-1 Chart about your discoveries in solving word
problems involving systems of linear inequalities in two variables. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

3 things I found out

3 1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________

2 interesting things I learned

2 1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________

1
One thing I realized
1. _________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Cite one real-life situation that involves system of linear inequalities in two
variables.

Your output will be graded according to the RUBRIC below:

4 3 2 1
The presentation of The presentation The presentation The presentation
the real-life of the real-life of the real-life of the real-life
situation is clear, situation is clear situation is not situation is not
accurate, and and practical and too clear and the clear and the use
practical, and the the use of systems use of systems of of systems of
use of systems of of linear linear inequalities linear inequalities
linear inequalities in inequalities in two in two variables in two variables is
two variables and variables is is not properly not illustrated.
other mathematical illustrated. illustrated.
statements are
properly illustrated.

Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following ordered pairs satisfy the system of inequalities
𝑥 − 4𝑦 ≥ 6
{ ?
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 > 5
A. (0, -3) C. (2, -2)
B. (1, 5) D. (10, -2)
2. Which of the following systems of linear inequalities in two variables is
represented by the graph?

2x + 5y > 7
A. {
x − 3y > 10

3x + 9 < −4
B. {
x − 2 > 8

x − 7y ≤ 5
C. {
3x + 2y > 15

6x + 7y < 12
D. {
2y – 4x ≥ 9

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3. Which graph below illustrates the system of linear inequalities in two variables
−𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≤ 4 and 2𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 1?

A. C.

B. D.

4. Which of the following is included in the solution set of the system of

inequalities in two variables– 2𝑥 + 5𝑦 ≥ 3 and 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 > 1?
A. (1, 2) C. (4, 2)
B. (2,1) D. (3,0)

Use this situation to answer the questions in numbers 5 to 8:

Edwin sells pan de sal and pan de coco to earn money during vacation. Each
pan de sal costs 𝑃2 and each pan de coco costs 𝑃3. Edwin needs to earn at
most 𝑃200 per day, so he needs to sell at least 20pieces of pan de sal and at
least 40 pieces of pan de coco. Assuming 𝑥 is the number of pan de sal and 𝑦
be the number of pan de coco Edwin needs to sell.

5. Which of the following inequality represents the number of pan de sal that needs
to be sold?
A. 𝑥 > 20 C. 𝑥 < 20
B. 𝑥 ≥ 20 D. 𝑥 ≤ 20

6. Which of the following inequality represents the number of pan de coco that Edwin
needs to sell?
A. 𝑦 > 40 C. 𝑦 < 40
B. 𝑦 ≥ 40 D. 𝑦 ≤ 40

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7. Which systems of linear inequalities in two variables represents Edwin’s
situation?
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 ≥ 200 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 ≤ 200
A. { x ≤ 20 C. { x ≥ 20
y ≤ 40 y ≥ 40
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 > 200 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 < 200
B. { x > 20 D. { x < 20
y > 40 y < 40

8. Based on the given situation, which of the following graphs best describes the
solution of the system of linear inequalities in two variables?

A. C.

B. D.

9. Which ordered pair satisfies the system of linear inequalities in two variables
4𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≤ −3 and 2𝑦 − 2𝑥 ≤ 1.
A. (-1, 0) C. (3, -6)
B. (-2, -5) D. (0, 4)

Use this situation to answer the questions in numbers 10 to 11:

Jack wanted to buy pairs of shoes and socks. Each pair of shoes is sold at
𝑃500 and each pair of socks costs 𝑃100.

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10. If the total cost is not to exceed 𝑃1 000, which system of linear inequalities in two
variables illustrates the situation?
500𝑥 + 100𝑦 ≤ 1000 500𝑥 + 100𝑦 ≤ 1000
A. { 𝑥>0 C. { 𝑥≥0
𝑦>0 𝑦≥0
500𝑥 + 100𝑦 > 1000 500𝑥 + 100𝑦 ≥ 1000
B. { 𝑥<0 D. { 𝑥>0
𝑦<0 𝑦>0

11. How many pairs of shoes and pairs of socks that will maximize the 𝑃1 000?
A. A pair of shoes and 2 pairs of socks
B. A pair of shoes and 5 pairs of socks
C. 2 pairs of shoes and a pair of socks
D. 2 pairs of shoes and 2 pairs of socks

Use the situation below to answer the questions in numbers 12 to15:

Joseph wants to prepare dessert for his birthday. A can of fruit cocktail costs
𝑃135 while a can of condensed milk costs 𝑃45. He wants to buy at least 2 cans of
fruit cocktails and 4 cans of condensed milk with costs no more than 𝑃1 000. Let
𝑥 be the number of cans of fruit cocktails and 𝑦 be the number of condensed milk.

12. Which system of linear inequalities in two variables represents the situation?
135𝑥 + 45𝑦 ≤ 1000 135𝑥 + 45𝑦 ≤ 1000
A. { 𝑥 ≥ 2 C. { 𝑥<2
𝑦≥4 𝑦<4
135𝑥 + 45𝑦 > 1000 135𝑥 + 45𝑦 ≥ 1000
B. { 𝑥≥2 D. { 𝑥>2
𝑦≥4 𝑦>4

13. Which graph below represents the system of linear inequalities in two variables in
the situation?

A C

B D

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14. Which ordered pair represents the possible numbers of fruit cocktails and
condensed milk Joseph bought?
A. (3, 1) B. (-1, 2) C. (2, 4) D. (2, -5)

15. Which of the following situations is NOT possible for Joseph to buy?
A. 3 cans of fruit cocktail and 5 cans of condensed milk
B. 4 cans of fruit cocktail and 4 cans of condensed milk
C. 5 cans of fruit cocktail and 4 cans of condensed milk
D. 6 cans of fruit cocktail and 5 cans of condensed milk

Additional Activities

Directions: Write the system of linear inequalities that best describes the situation.

You are taking your online periodical test and need to complete at least 20 algebra
and statistics problems within 2 hours. It will take you 25 minutes to answer
statistics problems and 15 minutes to solve algebra problems.

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Lesson 1: What I Can Do Lesson 1:
1. What’s More: Activity 1
2. (-1,6), (-2,5) and (-3,6) are of some
the solutions of given system of
linear inequalities in two variables.
There are still other set of ordered
pairs that can be found in the Step 3
double shaded region.
Lesson 1
What’s In: Find My Pair
1. (3,1), (5,0), (3,3), (0,4), (0,5), (1,2)
2. By substituting the values of x and y
into the given inequality
3.
Step 4: (9,9) and (9,10) are ordered pairs that satisfies the
given inequalities. There are still other set of ordered pairs
that can be found in the double shaded region.
Lesson 1 Lesson 1
What I Know
What I Have Learned What’s More: Activity 2
In graphing systems of linear inequalities in two Pre-Assessment
variables;
➢ First I have to rewrite each mathematical The graph of 1. D
statement into slope-intercept form y = mx +b; 2𝑥 + 𝑦 > 3 2. C
{
➢ Second I will plot using the slope and the y- 𝑦 < 5 − 2𝑥 3. A
intercept of each inequality; 4. A
➢ Third I will use broken line if the inequality used 5. B
is < or > 6. B
I will use solid line if the inequality used is ≤ and 7. A
≥; 8. A
➢ Fourth, I will shade above the line if the 9. A
inequality is in the form y ≥ mx + b and y > mx + 10. A
b; 11. A
I will shade below the line if the inequality is in 12. C
the form y ≤ mx + b and y < mx + b; 13. C
➢ Finally, I will identify the solution of the system 14. C
by finding set of ordered pairs in the double- 15. C
shaded region.
Answer Key
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Lesson 2: What’s New
Assessment 1. Let x be the number of kilograms of White Rice
Let y be the number of kilograms of Brown Rice
1. D
2.
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. B
3.
10. A
11. B Graph of the system
12. A 𝟒𝟓𝐱 + 𝟓𝟎𝐲 ≤ 𝟐𝟎𝟎
13. A 𝐱 ≥ 𝟏
{
14. C
𝐲 ≥ 𝟏
15. D
Lesson 2: What’s More Lesson 2: What’s In
Lesson 2: Activity 1 2. The difference of 2x and 6y
Additional activities: A, B, C is less than 20.
3. 4x ≤ 16y -2
𝟐𝟓𝒙 + 𝟏𝟓𝒚 ≤ 𝟏𝟐𝟎 Lesson 2: What I Have Learned 4. 5x minus 1 is greater than or
{
𝒙 + 𝒚 ≥ 𝟐𝟎 Answers may vary equal to the product of 2
and a number y.
5. x + 12y ≥ 10
Lesson 2:
What’s More: Activity 2
𝟏𝟖𝟎𝒙 + 𝟏𝟐𝟎𝒚 ≤ 𝟔𝟎𝟎
4) Checking:
‫ۓ‬
ۖ 𝟑
𝒚 ≤− 𝒙+𝟓
1) 𝟒
‫۔‬ 𝒙>𝟎
ۖ 𝒚>𝟎
‫ە‬
2)
3) three ordered pairs: (1,2), (1,3),
and (2,2)
Note: there are still other ordered
pairs that can be found in the
overlapping regions.
Answer Key
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Abuzo, Emmanuel P., et.al, Mathematics- Grade 8 Learner’s Module First Edition,
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