EXERCISE 6.

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1. Solve 24x < 100, when
(i) x is a natural number.
(ii) x is an integer.
Solution:
(8) Given that 24x < 100
Now we have to divide the inequality by 24 then we get x
< 25/6 Now when x is a natural integer then
It is clear that the only natural number less than 25/6 are 1, 2, 3, 4.
Thus, 1, 2, 3, 4 will be the solution of the given inequality when x is a natural
number. Hence {1, 2, 3, 4} is the solution set.
(ii) Given that 24x < 100
Now we have to divide the inequality by 24 then we get x
< 25/6 now when x is an integer then
It is clear that the integer number less than 25/6 are…-1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4.
Thus, solution of 24 x < 100 are…,-1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, when x is an integer.
Hence {…, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4} is the solution set.
2. Solve – 12x > 30, when
(i) x is a natural number.
(ii) x is an integer.
Solution:
(8) Given that, – 12x > 30
Now, by dividing the inequality by -12 on both sides we get, x
< -5/2 When x is a natural integer then
It is clear that there is no natural number less than -2/5 because -5/2 is a negative number
and natural numbers are positive numbers.
Therefore there would be no solution of the given inequality when x is a natural number.
(ii) Given that, – 12x > 30
Now by dividing the inequality by -12 on both sides we
get, x < -5/2 When x is an integer then
It is clear that the integer number less than -5/2 are…, -5,
-4, – 3 Thus, solution of – 12x > 30 is …,-5, -4, -3, when x
is an integer.
Therefore the solution set is {…, -5, -4, -3}
3. Solve 5x – 3 < 7, when
(i) x is an integer
(ii) x is a real number
Solution:
(8) Given that, 5x – 3 < 7
Now by adding 3 on both sides, we
get, 5x – 3 + 3 < 7 + 3
The above inequality
becomes 5x < 10
Again, by dividing both sides by 5 we
get, 5x/5 < 10/5
x<2
When x is an integer, then
It is clear that that the integer number less than 2 are…, -2, -
1, 0, 1. Thus, solution of 5x – 3 < 7 is …,-2, -1, 0, 1, when x is
an integer. Therefore the solution set is {…, -2, -1, 0, 1}
(ii) Given that, 5x – 3 < 7
Now by adding 3 on both sides, we
get, 5x – 3 + 3 < 7 + 3
Above inequality
becomes 5x < 10
Again, by dividing both sides by 5, we
get, 5x/5 < 10/5
x<2
When x is a real number, then
It is clear that the solutions of 5x – 3 < 7 will be given by x < 2 which states that all the real
numbers that are less than 2.
Hence the solution set is x ∈ (-∞, 2)
4. Solve 3x + 8 >2, when
(i) x is an integer.
(ii) x is a real number.
Solution:
 (8) Given that, 3x + 8 > 2
Now by subtracting 8 from both sides,
we get, 3x + 8 – 8 > 2 – 8
The above inequality
becomes, 3x > – 6
Again by dividing both sides by 3, we
get, 3x/3 > -6/3
Hence x > -2
When x is an integer, then
It is clear that the integer numbers greater than -2 are -1,
0, 1, 2,… Thus, solution of 3x + 8 > 2 is -1, 0, 1, 2,… when
x is an integer.
Hence the solution set is {-1, 0, 1, 2,…}
(ii) Given that, 3x + 8 > 2
Now by subtracting 8 from both sides
we get, 3x + 8 – 8 > 2 – 8
The above inequality
becomes, 3x > – 6
Again, by dividing both sides by 3, we
get, 3x/3 > -6/3
Hence x > -2
When x is a real number.
It is clear that the solutions of 3x + 8 >2 will be given by x > -2 which means all the real
numbers that are greater than -2.
Therefore the solution set is x ∈ (-2, ∞)
Solve the inequalities in Exercises 5 to 16 for real x.
5. 4x + 3 < 5x + 7
Solution:
Given that, 4x + 3 < 5x + 7
Now by subtracting 7 from both the sides,
we get 4x + 3 – 7 < 5x + 7 – 7
The above inequality
becomes, 4x – 4 < 5x
Again, by subtracting 4x from both the sides,
4x – 4 – 4x < 5x –
4x x > – 4
∴The solutions of the given inequality are defined by all the real numbers
greater than -4. The required solution set is (-4, ∞)
6. 3x – 7 > 5x – 1
Solution:
Given that,
3x – 7 > 5x – 1
Now, by adding 7 to both the sides, we
get 3x – 7 +7 > 5x – 1 + 7
3x > 5x + 6
Again, by subtracting 5x from both the
sides, 3x – 5x > 5x + 6 – 5x
-2x > 6
Dividing both sides by -2 to simplify, we get
-2x/-2 <
6/-2 x < -3
∴ The solutions of the given inequality are defined by all the real numbers less
than -3. Hence the required solution set is (-∞, -3)
7. 3(x – 1) ≤ 2 (x – 3)
Solution:
Given that, 3(x – 1) ≤ 2 (x – 3)
By multiplying, the above inequality can be
written as 3x – 3 ≤ 2x – 6
Now, by adding 3 to both the sides, we
get 3x – 3+ 3 ≤ 2x – 6+ 3
3x ≤ 2x – 3
Again, by subtracting 2x from both the
sides, 3x – 2x ≤ 2x – 3 – 2x
x ≤ -3
Therefore, the solutions of the given inequality are defined by all the real numbers less than or
equal to -3. Hence, the required solution set is (-∞, -3]
8. 3 (2 – x) ≥ 2 (1 – x)
Solution:
Given that, 3 (2 – x) ≥ 2 (1 –
x) By multiplying, we get
6 – 3x ≥ 2 – 2x
Now, by adding 2x to both the
sides, 6 – 3x + 2x ≥ 2 – 2x + 2x
6–x≥2
Again, by subtracting 6 from both the sides, we get
6–x–6≥2–6
–x≥–4
Multiplying throughout inequality by negative
sign, we get x ≤ 4
∴ The solutions of the given inequality are defined by all the real numbers greater than or
equal to 4. Hence the required solution set is (- ∞, 4]
9. x + x/2 + x/3 < 11
Solution:
x<6
The solutions of the given inequality are defined by all the real numbers
less than 6. Hence the solution set is (-∞, 6)
10. x/3 > x/2 + 1
Solution:

– x/6 >
1
–x>6
x<–6
∴ The solutions of the given inequality are defined by all the real numbers less
than – 6. Hence, the required solution set is (-∞, -6)
11. 3(x – 2)/5 ≤ 5 (2 – x)/3
Solution:
Given that,

Now by cross-multiplying the denominators, we get

9(x- 2) ≤ 25 (2 – x)
9x – 18 ≤ 50 – 25x
Now adding 25x both the
sides, 9x – 18 + 25x ≤ 50 –
25x + 25x
34x – 18 ≤ 50
Adding 25x both the
sides, 34x – 18 + 18 ≤
50 + 18
34x ≤ 68
Dividing both sides by 34,
34x/34 ≤ 68/34
x≤2
The solutions of the given inequality are defined by all the real numbers less than
or equal to 2. Required solution set is (-∞, 2]

Solution:
120 ≥ x
∴ The solutions of the given inequality are defined by all the real numbers less than or
equal to 120. Thus, (-∞, 120] is the required solution set.
13. 2 (2x + 3) – 10 < 6 (x – 2)
Solution:
Given that,
2 (2x + 3) – 10 < 6 (x – 2)
By multiplying, we
get 4x + 6 – 10 <
6x – 12
On simplifying, we
get 4x – 4 < 6x – 12
4x – 6x < -12 + 4
-2x < -8
Dividing by 2, we get;
-x < -4
Multiply by “-1” and change the
sign. X > 4
∴ The solutions of the given inequality are defined by all the real numbers
greater than 4. Hence, the required solution set is (4, ∞).
14. 37 – (3x + 5) ≥ 9x – 8 (x – 3)
Solution:
Given that, 37 – (3x + 5) ≥ 9x – 8 (x
– 3) On simplifying, we get
= 37 – 3x – 5 ≥ 9x – 8x + 24
= 32 – 3x ≥ x + 24
On rearranging,
= 32 – 24 ≥ x + 3x
= 8 ≥ 4x
=2≥x
All the real numbers of x which are less than or equal to 2 are the solutions of the given
inequality Hence, (-∞, 2] will be the solution for the given inequality

Solution:

= 15x < 4 (4x – 1)

= 15x < 16x – 4
=4<x
All the real numbers of x which are greater than 4 are the solutions of the given
inequality Hence, (4, ∞) will be the solution for the given inequality

Solution:
= 20 (2x – 1) ≥ 3 (19x – 18)
= 40x – 20 ≥ 57x – 54
= – 20 + 54 ≥ 57x – 40x
= 34 ≥ 17x
=2≥x
∴ All the real numbers of x which are less than or equal to 2 are the solutions of the given
inequality Hence, (-∞, 2] will be the solution for the given inequality
Solve the inequalities in Exercises 17 to 20 and show the graph of the solution in each case on
number line.
17. 3x – 2 < 2x + 1
Solution:
Given,
3x – 2 < 2x + 1
Solving the given inequality, we
get 3x – 2 < 2x + 1
= 3x – 2x < 1 + 2
=x<3
Now, the graphical representation of the solution is as follows:

18. 5x – 3 ≥ 3x – 5
Solution:
We have,
5x – 3 ≥ 3x – 5
Solving the given inequality, we
get 5x – 3 ≥ 3x – 5
On rearranging, we get
= 5x – 3x ≥ -5 + 3
On simplifying,
= 2x ≥ -2
Now, dividing by 2 on both sides, we get
= x ≥ -1
The graphical representation of the solution is as follows:

19. 3 (1 – x) < 2 (x + 4)
Solution:
Given,
3 (1 – x) < 2 (x + 4)
Solving the given inequality,
we get 3 (1 – x) < 2 (x + 4)
Multiplying, we get
= 3 – 3x < 2x + 8
On rearranging, we get
= 3 – 8 < 2x + 3x
= – 5 < 5x
Now by dividing 5 on both sides, we get
-5/5 < 5x/5
=–1<x
Now, the graphical representation of the solution is as follows:
Solution:

On computing we get
= 15x ≥ 2 (4x – 1)
= 15x ≥ 8x -2
= 15x -8x ≥ 8x -2 -8x
= 7x ≥ -2
= x ≥ -2/7
Now, the graphical representation of the solution is as follows:

21. Ravi obtained 70 and 75 marks in the first two unit tests. Find the minimum marks he should get
in the third test to have an average of at least 60 marks.
Solution:
Let us assume that x is the marks obtained by Ravi in his third unit test.
According to the question, all the students should have an average of at least
60 marks (70 + 75 + x)/3 ≥ 60
= 145 + x ≥ 180
= x ≥ 180 – 145
= x ≥ 35
Hence, all the students must obtain 35 marks in order to have an average of at least 60 marks
22. To receive Grade ‘A’ in a course, one must obtain an average of 90 marks or more in five
examinations (each of 100 marks). If Sunita’s marks in the first four examinations are 87, 92, 94
and 95, find the minimum marks that Sunita must obtain in the fifth examination to get Grade ‘A’ in
the course.
Solution:
Let us assume Sunita scored x marks in her fifth examination
Now, according to the question, in order to receive A grade in the course, she must obtain an
average of 90 marks or more in her five examinations
(87 + 92 + 94 + 95 + x)/5 ≥ 90
= (368 + x)/5 ≥ 90
= 368 + x ≥ 450
= x ≥ 450 – 368
= x ≥ 82
Hence, she must obtain 82 or more marks in her fifth examination
23. Find all pairs of consecutive odd positive integers both of which are smaller than 10 such that
their sum is more than 11.
Solution:
Let us assume x to be the smaller of the two consecutive odd positive integers.
∴ The other integer is = x + 2
It is also given in the question that both the integers are smaller than 10.
∴ x + 2 < 10
x < 8 … (i)
Also, it is given in the question that the sum of two integers is more than 11.
∴ x + (x + 2) >
11 2x + 2 > 11
x > 9/2
x > 4.5 … (ii)
Thus, from (i) and (ii), we have,
x is an odd integer and it can take values 5
and 7. Hence, possible pairs are (5, 7) and
(7, 9)
24. Find all pairs of consecutive even positive integers, both of which are larger than 5 such that
their sum is less than 23.
Solution:
Let us assume x is the smaller of the two consecutive even positive integers.
∴ The other integer = x + 2
It is also given in the question that both the integers are larger than 5.
∴ x > 5 ….(i)
Also, it is given in the question that the sum of two integers is less than 23.
∴ x + (x + 2) <
23 2x + 2 < 23
x < 21/2
x < 10.5 … (ii)
Thus, from (i) and (ii) we have x is an even number and it can take values 6, 8
and 10. Hence, possible pairs are (6, 8), (8, 10) and (10, 12).
25. The longest side of a triangle is 3 times the shortest side and the third side is 2 cm shorter than
the longest side. If the perimeter of the triangle is at least 61 cm, find the minimum length of the
shortest side.
Solution:
Let us assume the length of the shortest side of the triangle to be x cm.
∴ According to the question, the length of the longest side
= 3x cm And, length of third side = (3x – 2) cm
As, the least perimeter of the triangle =
61 cm Thus, x + 3x + (3x – 2) cm ≥ 61
cm
= 7x – 2 ≥ 61
= 7x ≥ 63
Now dividing by 7, we get
= 7x/7 ≥ 63/7
=x≥9
Hence, the minimum length of the shortest side will be 9 cm.
26. A man wants to cut three lengths from a single piece of board of length 91cm. The second length
is to be 3cm longer than the shortest and the third length is to be twice as long as the shortest. What
are the possible lengths of the shortest board if the third piece is to be at least 5cm longer than the
second?
Solution:
Let us assume the length of the shortest piece to be x cm
∴ According to the question, length of the second piece = (x +
3) cm And, length of third piece = 2x cm
As all the three lengths are to be cut from a single piece of board having a length of 91 cm
∴ x + (x + 3) + 2x ≤ 91 cm
= 4x + 3 ≤ 91
= 4x ≤ 88
= 4x/4 ≤ 88/4
= x ≤ 22 … (i)
Also, it is given in the question that, the third piece is at least 5 cm longer than the second piece.
∴ 2x ≥ (x+3) +
5 2x ≥ x + 8
x ≥ 8 … (ii)
Thus, from equation (i) and (ii), we have:
8 ≤ x ≤ 22
Hence, it is clear that the length of the shortest board is greater than or equal to 8 cm and
less than or equal to 22 cm.
EXERCISE 6.2 PAGE NO: 127
Solve the following inequalities graphically in two-dimensional plane:
10. x + y < 5
Solution:
Given x + y
< 5 Consider

X 0 5

y 5 0
Now, draw a dotted line x + y = 5 in the graph (∵ x + y = 5 is excluded in the given
question) Now, consider x + y < 5
Select a point (0, 0)
⇒0+0<5
⇒ 0 < 5 (this is true)
∴ Solution region of the given inequality is below the line x + y = 5. (i.e., origin is included
in the region) The graph is as follows:

2. 2x + y ≥ 6
Solution:
Given 2x + y ≥ 6
Now, draw a solid line 2x + y = 6 in the graph (∵2x + y = 6 is included in the
given question) Now, consider 2x + y ≥6
Select a point (0, 0)
⇒ 2 × (0) + 0 ≥ 6
⇒ 0 ≥ 6 (this is false)
∴ Solution region of the given inequality is above the line 2x + y = 6. (away from
the origin) The graph is as follows:

3. 3x + 4y ≤ 12
Solution:
Given 3x + 4y ≤ 12
Now, draw a solid line 3x + 4y = 12 in the graph (∵3x + 4y = 12 is included in the given
question) Now, consider 3x + 4y ≤ 12
Select a point (0, 0)
⇒ 3 × (0) + 4 × (0) ≤ 12
⇒ 0 ≤ 12 (this is true)
∴ Solution region of the given inequality is below the line 3x + 4y = 12. (i.e., origin is included
in the region) The graph is as follows:
4. y + 8 ≥ 2x
Solution:
Given y + 8 ≥ 2x
Now, draw a solid line y + 8 = 2x in the graph (∵y + 8 = 2x is included in the
given question) Now, consider y + 8 ≥ 2x
Select a point (0, 0)
⇒ (0) + 8 ≥ 2 × (0)
⇒ 0≤ 8 (this is true)
∴ Solution region of the given inequality is above the line y + 8 = 2x. (i.e., origin is included
in the region) The graph is as follows:
5. x – y ≤ 2
Solution:
Given x – y ≤ 2
Now, draw a solid line x – y = 2 in the graph (∵ x – y = 2 is included in the given
question). Now, consider x – y ≤ 2
Select a point (0, 0)
⇒ (0) – (0) ≤ 2
⇒ 0 ≤ 2 (this is true)
∴ Solution region of the given inequality is above the line x – y = 2. (i.e., origin is included
in the region) The graph is as follows:
6. 2x – 3y > 6
Solution:
Given 2x – 3y > 6
Now draw a dotted line 2x – 3y = 6 in the graph (∵2x – 3y = 6 is excluded in the given
question) Now Consider 2x – 3y > 6
Select a point (0, 0)
⇒ 2 × (0) – 3 × (0) > 6
⇒ 0 > 6 (this is false)
∴ Solution region of the given inequality is below the line 2x – 3y > 6. (Away
from the origin) The graph is as follows:
7. – 3x + 2y ≥ – 6
Solution:
Given – 3x + 2y ≥ – 6
Now, draw a solid line – 3x + 2y = – 6 in the graph (∵– 3x + 2y = – 6 is included in the
given question). Now, consider – 3x + 2y ≥ – 6
Select a point (0, 0)
⇒ – 3 × (0) + 2 × (0) ≥ – 6
⇒ 0 ≥ – 6 (this is true)
∴ Solution region of the given inequality is above the line – 3x + 2y ≥ – 6. (i.e., origin is
included in the region)
The graph is as follows:
8. y – 5x < 30
Solution:
Given y – 5x < 30
Now, draw a dotted line 3y – 5x = 30 in the graph (∵3y – 5x = 30 is excluded in the given
question) Now, consider 3y – 5x < 30
Select a point (0, 0)
⇒ 3 × (0) – 5 × (0) < 30
⇒ 0 < 30 (this is true)
∴ Solution region of the given inequality is below the line 3y – 5x < 30. (i.e., origin is included
in the region) The graph is as follows:
9. y < – 2
Solution:
Given y < – 2
Now, draw a dotted line y = – 2 in the graph (∵ y = – 2 is excluded in the given
question) Now, consider y < – 2
Select a point (0, 0)
⇒ 0 < – 2 (this is false)
∴ Solution region of the given inequality is below the line y < – 2. (i.e., away from the origin)
The graph is as follows:
10. x > – 3
Solution:
Given x > – 3
Now, draw a dotted line x = – 3 in the graph (∵x = – 3 is excluded in the given
question) Now, consider x > – 3
Select a point (0, 0)
⇒0>–3
⇒ 0 > – 3 (this is true)
∴ Solution region of the given inequality is right to the line x > – 3. (i.e., origin is included in
the region) The graph is as follows:
EXERCISE 6.3 PAGE NO: 129
Solve the following system of inequalities graphically:
1. x ≥ 3, y ≥ 2

Solution:
Given x ≥ 3………
(i) y ≥ 2….........(ii)
Since x ≥ 3 means for any value of y the equation will be unaffected, so similarly for y ≥ 2, for
any value of x the equation will be unaffected.
Now putting x = 0
in (i) 0 ≥ 3 which is
not true Putting y =
0 in (ii)
0 ≥ 2 which is not true again
This implies the origin doesn’t satisfy in the given inequalities. The region to be included will
be on the right side of the two equalities drawn on the graphs.
The shaded region is the desired region.

2. 3x + 2y ≤ 12, x ≥ 1, y ≥ 2

Solution:
Given 3x+ 2y ≤ 12
Solving for the value of x and y by putting x = 0 and y = 0 one by
one, we get y = 6 and x = 4
So the points are (0, 6) and (4, 0)
Now checking for (0,
0) 0 ≤ 12 which is
also true.
Hence, the origin lies in the plane and the required area is toward the left of the equation.
Now checking for x ≥ 1, the value of x would be unaffected by any
value of y. The origin would not lie on the plane.
⇒ 0 ≥ 1 which is not true
The required area to be included would be on the left of the
graph x ≥1 Similarly, for y ≥ 2
Value of y will be unaffected by any value of x in the given equality. Also, the origin doesn’t
satisfy the given inequality.
⇒ 0 ≥ 2 which is not true. Hence origin is not included in the solution of the
inequality. The region to be included in the solution would be towards the
left of the equality y≥ 2
The shaded region in the graph will give the answer to the required inequalities as it is the
region which is covered by all the given three inequalities at the same time satisfying all the
given conditions.

3. 2x + y ≥ 6, 3x + 4y ≤ 12

Solution:
Given 2x + y ≥ 6…...........(i)
3x + 4y ≤ 12..................(ii)
2x + y ≥ 6
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 6 and x = 3
So the point for the (0, 6) and (3, 0)
Now checking for (0, 0)
0 ≥ 6 which is not true, hence the origin does not lie in the solution of the equality. The
required region is on the right side of the graph.
Checking for 3x + 4y ≤ 12,
Putting value of x= 0 and y = 0 one by one in
equation, We get y = 3, x = 4
The points are (0, 3), (4, 0)
Now, checking for origin (0, 0)
0 ≤ 12 which is true,
So the origin lies in solution of the equation.
The region on the right of the equation is the region required.
The solution is the region which is common to the graphs of both the
inequalities.
The shaded region is the required region.

4. x + y ≥ 4, 2x – y < 0

Solution:
Given x + y ≥ 4
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 4 and x = 4
The points for the line are (0, 4) and (4, 0)
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0≥4
This is not true,
So the origin would not lie in the solution area. The required region would be on the right of
line’s graph. 2x – y < 0
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y= 0 and x = 0
Putting x = 1 we get y = 2
So, the points for the given inequality are (0, 0) and (1, 2)
Now that the origin lies on the given equation, we will check for (4, 0) point to check which side of
the line’s graph will be included in the solution.
⇒ 8 < 0 which is not true, hence the required region would be on the left side of the
line 2x-y < 0 The shaded region is the required solution of the inequalities.

5. 2x – y >1, x – 2y < – 1

Solution:
Given 2x – y >1….................(i)
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = -1 and x = 1/2 = 0.5
The points are (0,-1) and (0.5,
0) Checking for the origin,
putting (0, 0) 0 >1, which is
false
Hence the origin does not lie in the solution region. The required region would be on the right
of the line`s graph.
x – 2y < – 1…..........(ii)
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = ½ = 0.5 and x = -1
The required points are (0, 0.5) and (-
1, 0) Now checking for the origin, (0,
0)
0 < -1 which is false.
Hence, the origin does not lie in the solution area; the required area would be on the left side
of the line’s graph.
∴ The shaded area is the required solution of the given inequalities.

6. x + y ≤ 6, x + y ≥ 4

Solution:
Given x + y ≤ 6,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 6 and x = 6
The required points are (0, 6) and (6, 0)
Checking further for origin (0,
0) We get 0 ≤ 6, this is true.
Hence the origin would be included in the area of the line’s graph. So, the required solution
of the equation would be on the left side of the line graph which will be including origin.
x+y≥4
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 4 and x = 4
The required points are (0, 4) and (4, 0)
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≥ 4 which is false
So, the origin would not be included in the required area. The solution area will be above the
line graph or the area on the right of line graph.
Hence, the shaded area in the graph is required graph area.
7. 2x + y ≥ 8, x + 2y ≥ 10

Solution:
Given 2x + y ≥ 8
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 8 and x = 4
The required points are (0, 8) and (4, 0)
Checking if the origin is included in the line`s
graph (0, 0) 0 ≥ 8, which is false.
Hence, the origin is not included in the solution area and the required area would be the area
to the right of the line’s graph.
x + 2y ≥ 10
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 5 and x = 10
The required points are (0, 5) and (10, 0)
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≥ 10 which is false,
Hence the origin would not lie in the required solution area. The required area would be to the
left of the line graph.
The shaded area in the graph is the required solution of the given inequalities.
8. x + y ≤ 9, y > x, x ≥ 0

Solution:
Given x + y ≤ 9,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 9 and x = 9
The required points are (0, 9) and (9, 0)
Checking if the origin is included in the line’s
graph (0, 0) 0 ≤ 9
Which is true. So, the required area would be including the origin and hence, will lie on the
left side of the line`s graph.
y > x,
Solving for y = x
We get x= 0, y = 0, so the origin lies on the line’s
graph. The other points would be (0, 0) and (2, 2)
Checking for (9, 0) in y > x,
We get 0 > 9 which is false, since the area would not include the area below the line’s graph
and hence, would be on the left side of the line.
We have x ≥ 0
The area of the required line’s graph would be on the right side of the line’s
graph. Therefore, the shaded area is the required solution of the given
inequalities.
9. 5x + 4y ≤ 20, x ≥ 1, y ≥ 2

Solution:
Given 5x + 4y ≤ 20,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 5 and x= 4
The required points are (0, 5) and (4, 0)
Checking if the origin lies in the solution
area (0, 0) 0 ≤ 20
Which is true, hence the origin would lie in the solution area. The required area of the line’s
graph is on the left side of the graph.
We have x ≥ 1,
For all the values of y, x would be 1,
The required points would be (1, 0), (1, 2) and so on.
Checking for origin (0,
0) 0 ≥ 1, which is not
true.
So, the origin would not lie in the required area. The required area on the graph will be on the
right side of the line’s graph.
Consider y ≥ 2
Similarly for all the values of x, y would be 2.
The required points would be (0, 2), (1, 2) and so on.
Checking for origin (0, 0)
0 ≥ 2, this is not true.
Hence, the required area would be on the right side of the line’s graph.
The shaded area on the graph shows the required solution of the given inequalities.

10. 3x + 4y ≤ 60, x + 3y ≤ 30, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0

Solution:
Given 3x + 4y ≤ 60,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 15 and x = 20
The required points are (0, 15) and (20, 0)
Checking if the origin lies in the required solution
area (0, 0) 0 ≤ 60, this is true.
Hence the origin would lie in the solution area of the line’s
graph. The required solution area would be on the left of
the line’s graph. We have x + 3y ≤ 30,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 10 and x = 30
The required points are (0, 10) and (30, 0).
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≤ 30, this is true.
Hence the origin lies in the solution area which is given by the left side of the
line’s graph. Consider x ≥ 0,
y ≥ 0,
The given inequalities imply the solution lies in the first quadrant only.
Hence the solution of the inequalities is given by the shaded region in the graph.

11. 2x + y ≥ 4, x + y ≤ 3, 2x – 3y ≤ 6

Solution:
Given 2x + y ≥ 4,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 4 and x =2
The required points are (0, 4) and (2, 0)
Checking for origin (0,
0) 0 ≥ 4, this is not
true
Hence the origin doesn’t lie in the solution area of the line’s graph. The solution area would
be given by the right side of the line’s graph.
x + y ≤ 3,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
The required points are (0, 3) and (3, 0)
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≤ 3, this is true.
Hence the solution area would include the origin and hence, would be on the left side of the
line’s graph. 2x – 3y ≤ 6
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = -2 and x = 3
The required points are (0, -2), (3, 0).
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≤ 6 this is true
So the origin lies in the solution area and the area would be on the left of the
line’s graph. Hence, the shaded area in the graph is the required solution area for
the given inequalities.

12. x – 2y ≤ 3, 3x + 4y ≥ 12, x ≥ 0 , y ≥ 1

Solution:
Given, x – 2y ≤ 3
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in the equation one by one, we
get value of y = -3/2 = -1.5 and x = 3
The required points are (0, -1.5) and (3, 0)
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≤ 3, this is true.
Hence, the solution area would be on the left of the
line’s graph 3x + 4y ≥ 12,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 3 and x = 4
The required points are (0, 3) and (4, 0)
Checking for the origin
(0, 0) 0 ≥ 12, this is not
true.
So, the solution area would include the origin and the required solution area would be on the
right side of the line’s graph.
We have x ≥ 0,
For all the values of y, the value of x would be same in the given inequality, which would be
the region above the x axis on the graph.
Consider, y ≥ 1
For all the values of x, the value of y would be same in the given
inequality. The solution area of the line would not include origin as
0 ≥ 1 is not true.
The solution area would be on the left side of the line’s graph.
The shaded area in the graph is the required solution area which satisfies all the given
inequalities at the same time.

13. 4x + 3y ≤ 60, y ≥ 2x, x ≥ 3, x, y ≥ 0

Solution:
Given, 4x + 3y ≤ 60,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 20 and x = 15
The required points are (0, 20) and (15, 0).
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≤ 60, this is true.
Hence the origin would lie in the solution area. The required area would be on the left of
the line’s graph. We have y ≥ 2x,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 0 and x = 0
Hence the line would pass through origin.
To check which side would be included in the line’s graph solution area, we would check for point
(15, 0)
⇒ 0 ≥ 15, this is not true. So the required solution area would be to the left of the line’s
graph. Consider, x ≥ 3,
For any value of y, the value of x would be same.
Also the origin (0, 0) doesn’t satisfiy the inequality as 0 ≥ 3.
So, the origin doesn’t lie in the solution area. Hence, the required solution area would be on
the right of the line’s graph.
We have x, y ≥ 0
Since it is given both x and y are greater than 0
∴ the solution area would be in the first Ist quadrant only.
The shaded area in the graph shows the solution area for the given inequalities.

14. 3x + 2y ≤ 150, x + 4y ≤ 80, x ≤ 15, y ≥ 0, x ≥ 0

Solution:
Given, 3x + 2y ≤

Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in the equation one by one, we

get value of y = 75 and x = 50
The required points are (0, 75) and (50, 0).
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≤ 150, this is true.
Hence, the solution area for the line would be on the left side of the line’s graph, which would
be including the origin too.
We have x + 4y ≤ 80,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 20 and x = 80
The required points are (0, 20) and (80, 0).
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≤ 80, this is also true. So, the origin lies in the solution area.
The required solution area would be toward the left of the
line’s graph. Given x ≤ 15,
For all the values of y, x would be
same. Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≤ 15, this is true. So, the origin would be included in the solution area. The required solution
area would be towards the left of the line’s graph.
Consider y ≥ 0, x ≥ 0
Since x and y are greater than 0, the solution would lie in the 1st quadrant.
The shaded area in the graph satisfies all the given inequalities, and hence is the solution area
for given inequalities.

15. x + 2y ≤ 10, x + y ≥ 1, x – y ≤ 0, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0

Solution:
Given, x + 2y ≤ 10,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 5 and x = 10
The required points are (0, 5) and (10, 0).
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Checking for the origin (0, 0)

0 ≤ 10, this is true.
Hence, the solution area would be toward origin including the same. The solution area would
be toward the left of the line’s graph.
We have x + y ≥ 1,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 1 and x = 1
The required points are (0, 1) and (1, 0)
Checking for the origin (0, 0)
0 ≥ 1, this is not true.
Hence, the origin would not be included in the solution area. The required solution area would
be toward the right of the line’s graph.
Consider x – y ≤ 0,
Putting value of x = 0 and y = 0 in equation one by one, we
get value of y = 0 and x = 0
Hence, the origin would lie on the line.
To check which side of the line graph would be included in the solution area, we would check
for the (10, 0) 10 ≤ 0, which is not true. Hence, the solution area would be on the left side of
the line’s graph.
Again, we have x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0
Since both x and y are greater than 0, the solution area would be in the 1st quadrant.
Hence, the solution area for the given inequalities would be the shaded area of the graph
satisfying all the given inequalities.
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MISCELLANEOUS EXERCISE PAGE NO: 129

Solve the inequalities in Exercises 1 to 6
1. 2 ≤ 3x – 4 ≤ 5
Solution:
According to the
question, The inequality
given is,
2 ≤ 3x – 4 ≤ 5
⇒ 2 ≤ 3x – 4 ≤ 5
⇒ 2 + 4 ≤ 3x – 4 + 4 ≤ 5 + 4
⇒ 6 ≤ 3x ≤ 9
⇒ 6/3 ≤ 3x/3 ≤ 9/3
⇒2≤x≤3
Hence, all real numbers x greater than or equal to 2, but less than or equal to 3 are solutions
of given equality.
x ∈ [2, 3]
2. 6 ≤ –3 (2x – 4) < 12
Solution:
According to the
question, The inequality
given is,
6 ≤ –3 (2x – 4) < 12
⇒ 6 ≤ -3 (2x – 4) < 12
Dividing the inequality by 3, we get.
⇒ 2 ≤ – (2x – 4) < 4
Multiplying the inequality by -1,
⇒ -2 ≥ 2x – 4 > -4 [multiplying the inequality with -1 changes the inequality sign.]
⇒ -2 + 4 ≥ 2x – 4 + 4 > -4 + 4
⇒ 2 ≥ 2x > 0
Dividing the inequality by 2,
⇒0<x≤1
Hence, all real numbers x greater than 0, but less than or equal to 1 are solutions of
given equality. x ∈ (0, 1]
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3. – 3 ≤ 4 – 7x/2 ≤ 18
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Solution:
According to the
question, The inequality
given is,
– 3 ≤ 4 – 7x/2 ≤ 18
⇒ – 3 – 4 ≤ 4 – 7x/2 – 4 ≤ 18 – 4
⇒ – 7 ≤ – 7x/2 ≤ 18 – 14
Multiplying the inequality by
-2,

⇒ 14 ≥ 7x ≥ -28
⇒ -28 ≤ 7x ≤ 14
Dividing the inequality by 7,
⇒ -4 ≤ x ≤ 2
Hence, all real numbers x greater than or equal to -4, but less than or equal to 2 are solutions
of given equality.
x ∈ [-4, 2]
4. – 15 ≤ 3(x – 2)/5 ≤ 0
Solution:
According to the
question, The inequality
given is,
– 15 ≤ 3(x – 2)/5 ≤ 0
⇒ – 15 < 3(x – 2)/5 ≤ 0
Multiplying the inequality by 5,

⇒ -75 < 3(x – 2) ≤ 0

Dividing the inequality by 3, we get,

⇒ -25 < x – 2 ≤ 0
⇒ – 25 + 2 < x – 2 + 2 ≤ 0 + 2
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⇒ – 23 < x ≤ 2
Hence, all real numbers x greater than -23, but less than or equal to 2 are solutions of given
equality.
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x ∈ (-23, 2]
5. – 12 < 4 – 3x/ (-5) ≤ 2
Solution:
According to the
question, The inequality
given is,

Hence, all real numbers x greater than -80/3, but less than or equal to -10/3 are solutions of
given equality. x ∈ (-80/3, -10/3]
6. 7 ≤ (3x + 11)/2 ≤ 11
Solution:
According to the
question, The inequality
given is,

⇒ 14 ≤ 3x + 11 ≤ 22
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⇒ 14 – 11 ≤ 3x + 11 – 11 ≤ 22 – 11
⇒ 3 ≤ 3x ≤ 11
⇒ 1 ≤ x ≤ 11/3
Hence, all real numbers x greater than or equal to -4, but less than or equal to 2 are solutions
of given equality.
x ∈ [1, 11/3]
Solve the inequalities in Exercises 7 to 11 and represent the solution graphically on number line.
7. 5x + 1 > – 24, 5x – 1 < 24
Solution:
According to the
question, The
inequalities given are,
5x + 1 > -24 and 5x – 1
< 24
5x + 1 > -24
⇒ 5x > -24 – 1
⇒ 5x > -25
⇒ x > -5 ………
(i) 5x – 1 < 24
⇒ 5x < 24 + 1
⇒ 5x < 25
⇒ x < 5...........(ii)
From equations (i) and (ii),
We can infer that the solution of given inequalities is (-5, 5).

8. 2 (x – 1) < x + 5, 3 (x + 2) > 2 – x
Solution:
According to the
question, The
inequalities given are,
2 (x – 1) < x + 5 and 3 (x + 2) > 2 – x
2 (x – 1) < x + 5
⇒ 2x – 2 < x + 5
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⇒ 2x – x < 5 + 2
⇒ x < 7 ………
(i) 3 (x + 2) > 2
–x
⇒ 3x + 6 > 2 – x
⇒ 3x + x > 2 – 6
⇒ 4x > -4
⇒ x > -1............(ii)
From equations (i) and (ii),
We can infer that the solution of given inequalities
is (-1, 7).

9. 3x – 7 > 2(x – 6), 6 – x > 11 – 2x

Solution:
According to the
question, The inequalities
given are,
3x – 7 > 2(x – 6) and 6 – x > 11
– 2x 3x – 7 > 2(x – 6)
⇒ 3x – 7 > 2x – 12
⇒ 3x – 2x > 7 – 12
⇒ x > -5...............(i)
6 – x > 11 – 2x
⇒ x > 5...........(ii)
From equations (i) and (ii),
We can infer that the solution of given inequalities is (5, ∞).

10. 5(2x – 7) – 3(2x + 3) ≤ 0, 2x + 19 ≤ 6x + 47

Solution:
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According to the
question, The
inequalities given are,
5(2x – 7) – 3(2x + 3) ≤ 0 and 2x + 19 ≤ 6x + 47
5(2x – 7) – 3(2x + 3) ≤ 0
⇒ 10x – 35 – 6x – 9 ≤ 0
⇒ 4x – 44 ≤ 0
⇒ 4x ≤ 44
⇒ x ≤ 11 ……
(i) 2x + 19 ≤
6x +47
⇒ 6x – 2x ≥ 19 – 47
⇒ 4x ≥ -28
⇒ x ≥ -7..........(ii)
From equations (i) and (ii),
We can infer that the solution of given inequalities is

11. A solution is to be kept between 68° F and 77° F. What is the range in temperature in degree
Celsius (C) if the Celsius / Fahrenheit (F) conversion formula is given by F = (9/5) C + 32?
Solution:
According to the question,
The solution has to be kept between 68° F and
77° F So, we get, 68° < F < 77°
Substituting,
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⇒ 20 < C < 25
Hence, we get,
The range of temperature in degree Celsius is between 20° C to 25° C.
12. A solution of 8% boric acid is to be diluted by adding a 2% boric acid solution to it. The resulting
mixture is to be more than 4%, but less than 6% boric acid. If we have 640 litres of the 8% solution,
how many litres of the 2% solution will have to be added?
Solution:
According to the question,
8% of solution of boric acid = 640 litres
Let the amount of 2% boric acid solution added = x
litres Then we have,
Total mixture = x + 640
litres We know that,
The resulting mixture has to be more than 4% but less than 6% boric acid.
∴ 2% of x + 8% of 640 > 4% of (x + 640) and
2% of x + 8% of 640 < 6% of (x + 640)
2% of x + 8% of 640 > 4% of (x + 640)
⇒ (2/100) × x + (8/100) × 640 > (4/100) × (x + 640)
⇒ 2x + 5120 > 4x + 2560
⇒ 5120 – 2560 > 4x – 2x
⇒ 2560 > 2x
⇒ x < 1280 ….(i)
2% of x + 8% of 640 < 6% of (x + 640)
⇒ (2/100) × x + (8/100) × 640 < (6/100) × (x + 640)
⇒ 2x + 5120 < 6x + 3840
⇒ 6x – 2x > 5120 – 3840
⇒ 4x > 1280
⇒ x > 320........(i)
From (i) and
(ii) 320 < x <
1280
Therefore, the number of litres of 2% of boric acid solution that has to be added will be more
than 320 litres but less than 1280 litres.
13. How many litres of water will have to be added to 1125 litres of the 45% solution of acid so that
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the resulting mixture will contain more than 25% but less than 30% acid content?
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Solution:
According to the question,
45% of solution of acid = 1125 litres
Let the amount of water added = x
litres Resulting mixture = x + 1125
litres
We know that,
The resulting mixture has to be more than 25% but less than 30% acid
content. Amount of acid in resulting mixture = 45% of 1125 litres.
∴ 45% of 1125 < 30% of (x + 1125) and 45% of 1125 > 25% of
(x + 1125)
45% of 1125 < 30% of (x + 1125)

⇒ 45 × 1125 < 30x + 30 ×

1125
⇒ (45 – 30) × 1125 < 30x
⇒ 15 × 1125 < 30x
⇒ x > 562.5...........(i)

⇒ 45 × 1125 > 25x + 25 ×

1125
⇒ (45 – 25) × 1125 > 25x
⇒ 25x < 20 × 1125

∴ 562.5 < x < 900

Therefore, the number of litres of water that has to be added will have to be more than 562.5
litres but less than 900 litres.
14. IQ of a person is given by the formula

, Where MA is mental age and CA is chronological age. If 80 ≤ IQ ≤ 140 for a

group of 12-year-old children, find the range of their mental age.
Solution:
According to the question,
Chronological age = CA = 12
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years
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IQ for age group of 12 is 80 ≤ IQ ≤

140. We get that,
80 ≤ IQ ≤ 140
Substituting,

⇒ 9.6 ≤ MA ≤ 16.8
∴ Range of mental age of the group of 12 year-old-children is 9.6 ≤ MA ≤ 16.8