Here are the step-by-step solutions for each inequality problem.
1) $x - 2 > 4$
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Solve: Add 2 to both sides.
$$x > 4 + 2$$
$$x > 6$$
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Graph: Draw an
open circle at
6 (because it is strictly greater than, not equal to). Shade the line to the
right.
2) $\frac{x}{3} \leq 7$
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Solve: Multiply both sides by 3.
$$x \leq 7 \times 3$$
$$x \leq 21$$
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Graph: Draw a
closed (filled) circle at
21 (because of the "or equal to" part). Shade the line to the
left.
3) $6x < 30$
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Solve: Divide both sides by 6.
$$x < \frac{30}{6}$$
$$x < 5$$
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Graph: Draw an
open circle at
5. Shade the line to the
left.
4) $x + 9 \geq 11$
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Solve: Subtract 9 from both sides.
$$x \geq 11 - 9$$
$$x \geq 2$$
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Graph: Draw a
closed (filled) circle at
2. Shade the line to the
right.
5) $\frac{x}{2} \geq 10$
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Solve: Multiply both sides by 2.
$$x \geq 10 \times 2$$
$$x \geq 20$$
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Graph: Draw a
closed (filled) circle at
20. Shade the line to the
right.
6) $x - 5 \leq 2$
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Solve: Add 5 to both sides.
$$x \leq 2 + 5$$
$$x \leq 7$$
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Graph: Draw a
closed (filled) circle at
7. Shade the line to the
left.
7) $7 + x < 16$
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Solve: Subtract 7 from both sides.
$$x < 16 - 7$$
$$x < 9$$
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Graph: Draw an
open circle at
9. Shade the line to the
left.
8) $4x \geq 32$
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Solve: Divide both sides by 4.
$$x \geq \frac{32}{4}$$
$$x \geq 8$$
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Graph: Draw a
closed (filled) circle at
8. Shade the line to the
right.
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Final Answer:
1)
$x > 6$ (Open circle at 6, shade right)
2)
$x \leq 21$ (Closed circle at 21, shade left)
3)
$x < 5$ (Open circle at 5, shade left)
4)
$x \geq 2$ (Closed circle at 2, shade right)
5)
$x \geq 20$ (Closed circle at 20, shade right)
6)
$x \leq 7$ (Closed circle at 7, shade left)
7)
$x < 9$ (Open circle at 9, shade left)
8)
$x \geq 8$ (Closed circle at 8, shade right)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inequality worksheets.