Let's solve each inequality step by step and explain the solution process. We'll also determine how to graph each solution on the number line provided.
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1) $\frac{x}{3} \geq 5$
Step 1: Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the denominator:
$$
x \geq 15
$$
Graph: Draw a closed circle at 15 (since it's "greater than or equal to") and shade to the right.
✔ Answer: $x \geq 15$
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2) $-13 < \frac{y}{2}$
Step 1: Multiply both sides by 2:
$$
-26 < y \quad \text{or} \quad y > -26
$$
Graph: Open circle at -26 (since it's strictly greater), shade to the right.
✔ Answer: $y > -26$
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3) $-4b \geq 28$
Step 1: Divide both sides by -4.
Remember: When dividing by a negative number, reverse the inequality sign.
$$
b \leq -7
$$
Graph: Closed circle at -7, shade to the left.
✔ Answer: $b \leq -7$
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4) $52 \geq 4d$
Step 1: Divide both sides by 4:
$$
13 \geq d \quad \text{or} \quad d \leq 13
$$
Graph: Closed circle at 13, shade to the left.
✔ Answer: $d \leq 13$
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5) $\frac{h}{3} < 10$
Step 1: Multiply both sides by 3:
$$
h < 30
$$
Graph: Open circle at 30, shade to the left.
✔ Answer: $h < 30$
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6) $-8 > \frac{z}{7}$
Step 1: Multiply both sides by 7:
$$
-56 > z \quad \text{or} \quad z < -56
$$
Graph: Open circle at -56, shade to the left.
✔ Answer: $z < -56$
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7) $7n > 42$
Step 1: Divide both sides by 7:
$$
n > 6
$$
Graph: Open circle at 6, shade to the right.
✔ Answer: $n > 6$
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8) $91 \leq -7q$
Step 1: Divide both sides by -7.
Reverse inequality sign:
$$
-13 \geq q \quad \text{or} \quad q \leq -13
$$
Graph: Closed circle at -13, shade to the left.
✔ Answer: $q \leq -13$
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9) $\frac{v}{4} \geq -8$
Step 1: Multiply both sides by 4:
$$
v \geq -32
$$
Graph: Closed circle at -32, shade to the right.
✔ Answer: $v \geq -32$
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10) $-11 < \frac{k}{4}$
Step 1: Multiply both sides by 4:
$$
-44 < k \quad \text{or} \quad k > -44
$$
Graph: Open circle at -44, shade to the right.
✔ Answer: $k > -44$
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
| Problem | Solution |
|--------|----------|
| 1) | $x \geq 15$ |
| 2) | $y > -26$ |
| 3) | $b \leq -7$ |
| 4) | $d \leq 13$ |
| 5) | $h < 30$ |
| 6) | $z < -56$ |
| 7) | $n > 6$ |
| 8) | $q \leq -13$ |
| 9) | $v \geq -32$ |
| 10) | $k > -44$ |
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🔍 Key Tips:
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Multiplying/dividing by a negative number? Flip the inequality sign.
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"≥" or "≤"? Use a
closed circle.
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">" or "<"? Use an
open circle.
- Always
shade in the direction that satisfies the inequality.
Let me know if you'd like a visual representation of any graph!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of solving inequalities with multiplication and division worksheet.