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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 2
Problems Involving Systems of Linear
Inequalities in Two Variables
Mathematics – Grade 8
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Quarter 2 – Module 2: Problems Involving Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two
Variables

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Learning Competencies:
The learner solves problems involving systems of linear inequalities in two variables
(M8AL-IIb-2).

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

 determine if the given ordered pair is a solution to the presented system of linear inequality;
 solve problems involving systems of linear inequalities in two variables by graphing; and
 solve word problems involving systems of linear inequalities in two variables.

Lesson 1: Solutions of the Systems of Linear Inequality

What is it

An ordered pair (x, y) is a solution to a system of inequalities if it satisfies all the

inequalities in the system. Graphically, the coordinates of a point that lie on the graphs of all
inequalities in the system is part of its solution.

Example:
x +3 y >9
Determine if each ordered pair is a solution of the system of linear inequality {x−3 y≤9
.

a) (5, 5)
b) (1, 2)
a. ) Solution:
To determine if an ordered pair is a solution to the system of the linear inequality,
substitute the values of the given coordinates to the system. If it satisfies all the inequalities, then
the given ordered pair is a solution.
▪ Substituting (5, 5) to the inequality ▪ Substituting (5, 5) to the inequality
x +3 y> 9 x−3 y ≤ 9
5+3(5)> 9 5−3(5)≤ 9
5+15> 9 5−15≤ 9
20> 9 −10 ≤ 9
True True
Since the ordered pair (5, 5) satisfies the two inequalities, it is a solution of the given
system of linear inequality.

b.) Solution:
▪ Substituting (1, 2) to the inequality ▪ Substituting (1, 2) to the inequality
x +3 y> 9 x−3 y ≤ 9
1+3(2)>9 1−3 (2)≤ 9
1+6> 9 1−6 ≤ 9
7> 9 −5 ≤ 9
False True
Since the ordered pair (1, 2) did not satisfy one of the two inequalities, it is not a
solution of the given system of linear inequality.

What’s More

Directions: Determine if each ordered pair is a solution of the system of linear inequality {2x−2x+ y<y ≤46 .

Show your solution.

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 1.) (-3, -2) 2.) (1, 1) 3.) (4, 2) 4.) (-1, 0)
Lesson 2: Solving a System of Linear Inequality in Two Variables by
Graphing

What is it

STEPS IN SOLVING A SYSTEM OF LINEAR INEQUALITIES IN TWO VARIABLES BY

GRAPHING

1) Draw the graph of each inequality on the same

coordinate plane. Shade the appropriate half-plane.
Recall that if all points on the line are included in the
solution, it is a closed half plane, and the line is solid.
On the other hand, if the points on the line are not part of
the solution of the inequality, it is an open half plane
and the line is broken.

Example: Solve the system {−42 x+x +3y ≥y 3≤6

Solution: Graph 2 x+ y ≥ 3 and −4 x+3 y ≤ 6on the
same Cartesian coordinate plane. (You may review on
how to graph inequalities in two variables on Module 1,
Lesson 2.)

2) The region where the shaded areas overlap is the graphical solution to the system. If the graphs do
not overlap, then the system has no solution.

To identify points which are part of the solution of the system of linear inequalities, locate the
region where the shaded areas of the graphs of the linear inequalities overlap. The points that are located
on the overlapping regions are part of the solution of the system of linear inequalities.

Example

Find two points in the graph above that satisfy

both inequalities. Check the points by substituting the
values of the ordered pairs on the given inequalities.

Solution:

The ordered pairs (2, 3) and (5, 4) are located in

the region where the graphs of the inequalities overlap. It
means that they are part of the solution of the given
system of linear inequalities.

Checking:

▪ Substituting (2, 3) to the inequality ▪ Substituting (2, 3) to the inequality

2 x+ y ≥ 3 −4 x+3 y ≤ 6
2 ( 2 )+ 3≥ 3 (−4)(2)+ 3(3)≤ 6
4 +3 ≥ 3 −8+ 9≤ 6
7≥3 1 ≤6
True True

▪ Substituting (5, 4) to the inequality ▪ Substituting (5, 4) to the inequality

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 2 x+ y ≥ 3 −4 x+3 y ≤ 6
2(5)+4 ≥3 −4(5)+3(4)≤6
10+ 4 ≥3 −20+12 ≤ 6
14 ≥ 3 −8 ≤ 6
True True

Answer: Some ordered pairs that satisfy the given system of inequalities are (2, 3) and (5, 4).

What’s More

Directions: Below is the graph of the system of linear inequalities {2x+x−yy≥≤12 . Write TRUE if the given

points satisfy the inequalities and FALSE if it does not.

__________1.) (1, 5)
__________2.) (-2, 1)
__________3.) (3, 6)
__________4.) (5, 1)

Lesson 3: Solving Problems Involving Systems of Linear Inequalities in

Two Variables

What is it

In this section, we will see how linear inequalities can be used to solve real-world problems.

Example:

1) Jenny works as an online tutor for P150 per hour. She also works as an editor for P250
per hour. She is only allowed to work 15 hours per week. She wants to make at most
P3000. Graph a system of inequalities to represent this situation and write at least three
solutions.

Solution:

 Identify your variables.

Let x = number of hours Jenny work as online tutor
Let y = number of hours Jenny work as editor

 Write the inequalities on the given problem.

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 x + y ≤ 15 number of hours Jenny is allowed to work per week
150x + 250y ≤ 3000 amount that Jenny wants to earn

 Graph the inequalities on the same Cartesian coordinate plane.

The region where the shaded regions overlap is the

graph of the solution of the system. Select any point in the
shaded region then substitute its coordinates. Consider point
A(3, 3).Check this against the inequalities x + y ≤ 15 and
150x + 250y ≤ 3000.

x + y ≤ 15 150x +250y ≤ 3000

3 + 3 ≤ 15 150(3) + 250(3) ≤ 3000
6 ≤ 15 450 + 750 ≤ 3000
True 1200 ≤ 3000
True

Answer: The points A(3, 3), B(6, 5) and C(9, 1) are located in the overlapping shaded regions and
therefore satisfy the inequalities. This means that Jenny can work 3 hours as online tutor and 3 hours as
an editor. She can also work 6 hours as online tutor and 5 hours as an editor. It is also possible that Jenny
can work 9 hours as online tutor and 1 hour as an editor.

What’s More

Directions: Read the problem statement below and answer the following questions. Write the letter of the
correct answer on your answer sheet.

Sam needs to earn at least P2000 from his two jobs to cover his weekly expenses. This
week, he can work for at most 42 hours. His job as a gas station attendant pays P60 per hour
while his job as parking attendant pays P50 per hour.
Let g = number of hours Sam can work as gasoline station attendant
p = number of hours Sam can work as parking attendant

1) What mathematical statement represents the total number of hours that Sam can work?
a. g+ p=42 b. g+ p ≥ 42 c. g+ p ≤ 42 d. g+ p> 42
2) What mathematical statement represents the total amount that Sam needs to earn?
a. 60 g+50 p=2000 c. 60 g+50 p ≤ 2000
b. 60 g+50 p ≥ 2000 d. c. 60 g+50 p >2000
3) Below is the graph of the inequalities of the problem. Which of the following ordered pair
satisfies the inequality?

a. (9,12) b. (21, 36) c. (18, 30) d. (6, 42)

4) Basing on the graph, if Sam works for 27 hours as gasoline station attendant, what could be the
possible number of hours that he will work as parking attendant?
a. 6 hours b. 9 hours c. 12 hours d. 15 hours

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 Assessment

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer
sheet. Show your solution on a separate sheet of paper.

1) Which of the following ordered pair is a solution of the system of linear inequality

{2x+x−4y>−3
y≤9 ?
a. (2, 4) b. (-5, 2) c. (-3, 6) d. (1, -3)
2) Which of the following statements is true in identifying an ordered pair as a solution to the
system of the linear inequality?
a. If an ordered pair satisfies one of the two inequalities, then it is a solution of the system
of the linear inequality.
b. If an ordered pair does not satisfy any of the inequalities, then it is a solution of the
system of the linear inequality.
c. If an ordered pair satisfies all the inequalities, then it is a solution of the system of the
linear inequality.
d. If an ordered pair lies on the graph of either of the two inequalities, then it is a solution
of the system of the linear inequality.
3) The ordered pair (3, -3) is a solution to which system of linear inequality?

a. {2 x−y < yx+≤−2

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c. {5yx≤+x−4
y >3

b. {3 xx+−yy≥≤710 d. { yy<>24x−9
x +1

4) Is the ordered pair (2, 1) a solution to the system of linear inequality { yy<>24x−9
x +1
?

a. Yes, because the x and y coordinates are all positive.

b. Yes, because the values of the coordinates satisfy the system of linear inequality.
c. No, because the values of the coordinates only satisfy to one of the inequalities of the
system.
d. No, because the values of the coordinates do not satisfy to any of the inequalities of the
system.
5) Which of the following statements is true in solving a system of inequalities in two
variables by graphing?
a. The region where the shaded areas overlap is the graphical solution to the system.
b. If the graphs of the inequalities do not overlap, then the solution of the system can be
solved by using manual computation.
c. The point of intersection of the lines of the inequalities is the solution of the system.
d. All the shaded areas of the graphs of two inequalities are the solution of the system.

For numbers 6-7, kindly refer to the graph of the system of linear inequality below.

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 6) Which of the following ordered pairs satisfy the graph of the system of linear inequality
above?
a. (1, 2) b. (2, 5) c. (-2, -3) d. (-4, 2)
7) Basing on the graph above, is the ordered pair (-5, 2) a solution to the system of linear
inequality?
a. Yes, because it is located in the region where the shaded areas overlap.
b. Yes, because it is found in quadrant II of the Cartesian coordinate plane.
c. No, the solution to the system of linear inequalities is located in the shaded regions of the
inequalities except on the overlapping regions.
d. No, the solution to the system of linear inequalities must lie on the unshaded regions.

For numbers 8-10, kindly refer to the following problem statement:

“Lynnah is selling masks and headbands to make money for her school project. The mask
costs P20 and the headband costs P30. She needs to make at least P500 and she wants to sell more
than 50 pieces of her products.”
Let m = number of masks sold
h = number of headbands sold
8) Write the corresponding linear inequality for the number of products that Lynnah wants to
sell.
a. m + h = 50 b. m + h > 50 c. m + h < 50 d. m + h ≥ 50
9) Write the corresponding linear inequality for the amount that Lynnah wants to earn.
a. 20m + 30h = 500 b. 20m + 30h ≥ 500 c. 20m + 30h < 500 d. 20m+30h>500
10) The following is the graph of the system of linear inequalities for the problem statement
above. Which of the following ordered pair is a solution to the system?

a. (100, 100) b. (100, -100) c. (-100, 100) d. (-100, -100)

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Performance Task

CREATING A LEAFLET
Directions:
Read the situation below then come up with the appropriate leaflet design. Create your
leaflet with the size of a long bond paper.
Situation:
Suppose you are an SK barangay councilor. Every month, you conduct information drive
on the different issues that concern every member in the community. For the next month, your
focus is on electric consumption of every household. You are tasked to prepare a leaflet design
which will clearly explain about electric bill and consumption. You are to include
recommendations to save water. Your output will be assessed according to the rubric below.
RUBRIC: LEAFLET DESIGN

Exemplary Satisfactory Developing Beginning

CRITERIA
4 3 2 1
The mathematical The The
The
concepts used mathematical mathematical
Use of mathematical
are correct and concepts used concepts used
mathematical concepts used
the computations are correct and are wrong and
concepts and are correct but
are accurate. the the
accuracy the computations
Brief explanation computations computations are
are inaccurate.
is provided. are accurate. inaccurate.
The ideas The ideas
The ideas
and facts are and facts are The ideas and
and facts are
Organization complete, orderly completely facts are not well
mostly orderly
presented, and and orderly presented.
presented.
well prepared. presented.
The The presentation
The presentation The presentation
presentation uses some visual
Quality of uses appropriate does not include
uses designs which
presentation and creative any visual
appropriate are
visual designs. design/s.
visual designs. inappropriate.
The
recommendations Some
The The
recommendations
Practicality of are recommendations recommendations
are
recommendations sensible, doable, are sensible are insensible
and doable.
sensible and
and new to the and undoable.
doable.
community.

Reference

Abuzo, E. et.al 2013. Mathematics 8 Learner’s Module. Pasig City: Department of Education-Bureau of
Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR).

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Grade & Section: ________________ Score: _______

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