Chapter 4

Linear inequations
Exercise 4.1

1. Solve the inequation, 3x – 11 < 3 where x ∈ {1,2,3, ........,10}.

Also, represent its solution on a number line

Solution
Given inequation, 3x – 11 < 3
N AT IS
C N
PY
3x < 3 + 11
O C D
O IO
D U AA

3x < 14 O
14
=x<
ED PR

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But, x ∈ {1, 2, 3, ..... ,10}

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Hence the solution set is {1, 2, 3, 4}

Representing the solution on a number line:
2. solve 2(x – 3) < 1, x ∈{1,2,3,....10}

Solution
Given inequation 2(x – 3) < 1
2x – 6 < 1
2x < 7
7
=x<
2
N AT IS
But, x ∈ {1, 2, 3.....10}
C N
PY
O C D

Hence the solution set is {1,2,3}

O IO
D U AA

O
ED PR

3. solve 5 – 4x > 2 – 3x, x ∈ w. Also represent its solution on

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the number line

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Solution
Given inequation, 5 – 4x > 2 – 3x
-4x + 3x > 2 – 5
-x > - 3
On multiplying both sides by – 1, the inequality reverses
=x<3
Since, x ∈ w
The solution set is { 0, 1 , 2}
Representing the solution on a number line:

4. List the solution set of 30 – 4(2x – 1) < 30, given that x is a

positive integer
N AT IS
C N
PY
Solution
O C D
O IO
D U AA

Given inequation, 30 – 4(2x – 1) < 30

O
30 – 8x + 4 < 30
ED PR

34 – 8x < 30
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-8x < 30 – 34
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-8x < -4 [ on multiplying both sides by – 1, the inequality reverse]

8x > 4
4
X>
8
1
=x>
2

As x is a positive integer
The solution set is { 1, 2, 3...}
5. solve: 2(x – 2) < 3x – 2, x ∈ { -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3}

Solution
Given inequation 2(x -2) < 3x – 2
2x – 4 < 3x – 2
2x – 3x < - 2 + 4
-x < 2
N AT IS
= x > -2
C N
PY
O C D

But, x ∈ { -3, -2, -1, 0 , 1, 2, 3}

O IO
D U AA

Hence the solution set is { -1, 0 , 1, 2 , 3}

O
ED PR

6. if x is a negative integer, find the solution set of

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𝟐 𝟏
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+ (𝒙 + 𝟏) > 0
𝟑 𝟑

solution
2 1
given inequation, + (𝑥 + 1) > 0
3 3
2 𝑥 1
+ + >0
3 3 3
𝑥
+ 1>0
3
𝑥
> −1
3

= 𝑥 > −3
As x is a negative integer
The solution set is {-1, -2}

7. Solve x – 3(2 + x) > 2(3x -1), x ∈ {-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3} also

represent its solution on the number line

Solution
Given inequation x – 3(2 + x) > 2(3x – 1)
X – 6 – 3x > 6x – 2
N AT IS
C N
PY
-2x – 6 > 6x – 2
O C D
O IO
D U AA

-6x – 2x > -2 + 6
O
-8x > 4
ED PR

4
X< −
T

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1
=x< −
2

But x ∈ { -3, - 2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3}

Hence the solution set is { -3, -2, -1}

8. given x ∈ { 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9} solve x – 3 < 2x – 1

Solution
Given inequation x – 3 < 2x – 1
X – 2x < - 1 + 3
-x < 2
= 𝑥 > −2
But, x ∈ {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 }
Hence the solution set is {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9}

𝟏 𝟑
9. List the solution set of the inequation + 𝟖𝒙 > 5𝒙 − , x ∈
𝟐 𝟐

Z
N AT IS
C N
PY
O C D

Solution
O IO
D U AA

1 3
O
Given inequation, + 8𝑥 > 5𝑥 −
2 2
ED PR

3 1
8x – 5x > − −
2 2
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3x > −
2
2
=x> −
3

As x ∈ Z
The solution set is {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...}
 𝟏𝟏−𝟐𝒙 𝟗−𝟑𝒙 𝟑
10. List the solution set of ≥ + ,𝒙 ∈ 𝑵
𝟓 𝟖 𝟒

Solution
11−2𝑥 9−3𝑥 3
Given inequation ≥ +
5 8 4
11−2𝑥 9−3𝑥+6
≥
5 8

8(11 -2x) ≥ 5(15 -3x)

88 – 16x ≥ 75 – 15x
15x – 16x ≥ 75 – 88
N AT IS
C N
PY
-x ≥ -13
O C D
O IO
D U AA

= x ≤ 13 O
As x ∈ N
ED PR

Hence the solution set is { 1, 2, 3, 4, .... 13}

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11. Find the values of x, which satisfy the inequation:

𝟏 𝟐𝒙 𝟓
-2 ≤ − ≤ 𝟏 , 𝒙 ∈ 𝑵. Graph the solution set on the
𝟐 𝟑 𝟔

number line.

Solution
Given inequation
1 2𝑥 5
-2 ≤ − ≤1
2 3 6
 3−4𝑥 11
-2 ≤ ≤
6 6

-12 ≤ 3 – 4x ≤ 11
- 12 – 3 ≤ -4x ≤ 11 – 3
- 15 ≤ -4x ≤ 8
15 8
− ≤ −𝑥 ≤
4 4
15
= ≥ 𝑥 ≥ −2
4

As x ∈ N,
N AT IS
The solution set is { 1, 2, 3}
C N
PY
O C D

Represent the solution on a number line:

O IO
D U AA

O
ED PR

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𝟑 𝟐𝒙−𝟏
12. if x ∈ W, find the solution set of 𝒙− > 1. Also
𝟓 𝟑

graph the solution set on the number line, if possible

Solution
3 2𝑥−1
Given inequation, x – >1
5 3
9 5(2𝑥−1)
𝑥− > 1 [taking L.C.M]
15 15
9x – 5(2x -1) > 15 [ multiplying by 15 on both sides]
9x – 10x + 5 > 15
-x > 15 – 5
-x > 10
= x < - 10
But, x ∈ W
Hence the solution set is a null set.
Thus, it can’t be represent on number line.
N AT IS
C N
PY
O C D

13. Solve:
O IO
D U AA

𝒙 𝒙
(i) + 𝟓 ≤ + 𝟔, where x is a positive odd integer.
𝟐 𝟑
O
ED PR

𝟐𝒙+𝟑 𝟑𝒙−𝟏
(ii) ≥ , where x is positive even integer.
𝟑 𝟒
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Solution
𝑥 𝑥
(i) given inequation + 5 ≤ + 6
2 3
𝑥+10 𝑥+18
≤ [taking L.C.M on both sides]
2 3

3(𝑥 + 10) ≤ 2(𝑥 + 18) [on cross multiplying]

3x + 30 ≤ 2x + 36
3x – 2x ≤ 36 – 30
=x≤6
As x is a positive odd integer.
Hence the solution set is { 1, 3, 5}

2𝑥+3 3𝑥−1
(ii) given inequation ≥
3 4

4(2𝑥 + 3) ≥ 3(3𝑥 − 1)[on cross multiplying]

8x + 12 ≥ 9x – 3
-9x + 8x ≥ -12 -3
-x ≥ -15
N AT IS
= x ≤ 15
C N
PY
O C D

As x is positive even integer.

O IO
D U AA

O
Hence the solution set is {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14}
ED PR

14. given that X ∈ 1, solve the inequation and graph the

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solution on the number line:

𝒙−𝟒 𝒙
3≥ + ≥𝟐
𝟐 𝟑

Solution
𝑥−4 𝑥
Given inequation 3≥ + ≥2
2 3

Now, let’s take

 𝑥−4 𝑥
3≥ + we have
2 3
3𝑥−12+2𝑥
3≥ [taking L.C.M]
6

18 ≥ 5x – 12
30 ≥ 5x
= x ≤ 6...(i)
Next
𝑥−4 𝑥
+ ≥2
2 3
3𝑥−12+2𝑥
N AT IS
≥2
6
C N
PY
O C D

5𝑥 − 12 ≥ 12
O IO
D U AA

5x ≥ 24
O
ED PR

24
X≥ = 𝑥 ≥ 4.8....(ii)
5
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Hence from (i) and (ii) we have

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Solution of x = { 5, 6}
Representing the solution on a number line:
15. solve: 1 ≥ 15 – 7x > 2x – 27 , x ∈ N

Solution
Given inequation 1 ≥ 15 – 7x > 2x – 27
So we have
1 ≥ 15 – 7x and 15 – 7x > 2x – 27
7x ≥ 15 – 1 and -2x – 7x > -27 – 15
7x ≥ 14 and -9x > -42
42
N AT IS
X ≥ 2 and –x > −
9
C N
PY
O C D

14
X ≥ 2 and x <
O IO
D U AA

O3
14
=2≤x<
3
ED PR

But as X ∈ N
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The solution set is {2,3,4}

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16. If x ∈ Z, solve 2 + 4x < 2x – 5 ≤ 3x. Also represent its

solution on the number line.

Solution
Given inequation 2 + 4x < 2x – 5 ≤ 3x
So we have
2 + 4x < 2x – 5 and 2x – 5 ≤ 3x
4x – 2x < -5 – 2 and 2x – 3x ≤ 5
2x < -7 and –x ≤ 5
7
X < − and x ≥ -5
2
7
= -5 ≤ 𝑥 < −
2

As x ∈ Z
The solution set is { -5, -4}
Representing the solution on a number line:
N AT IS
C N
PY
O C D
O IO
D U AA

O
ED PR

𝟒𝒙−𝟏𝟎 𝟓𝒙−𝟕
17. Solve: ≤ , 𝒙 ∈ 𝑹 and represent the solution set
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𝟑 𝟐

on the number line.

Solution
4𝑥−10 5𝑥−7
Given inequation ≤
3 2

2(4x – 10) ≤ 3(5x – 7) [ on cross multiplying]

8x – 20 ≤ 15x – 21
8x – 15x ≤ -21 + 20
-7x ≤ -1
1
-x ≤ −
7
1
X≥
7

As x ∈ R
1
Hence the solution set is {x : x ∈ R, x≥ }
7

Representing the solution on a number line:

N AT IS
C N
PY
O C D
O IO
D U AA

O
𝟑𝒙 𝟐𝒙−𝟏
18. Solve − > 1, 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅 and represent the solution set
ED PR

𝟓 𝟑
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on the number line.

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Solution
3𝑥 2𝑥−1
Given inequation − >1
5 3
9𝑥−10𝑥+5
> 1 [taking L.C.M]
15

−𝑥 + 5 > 15
−𝑥 > 15 − 5
−𝑥 > 10
𝑥 < −10
As x ∈ R
Hence, the solution set is {x : x ∈ R, x < -10}
Representing the solution on a number line:

19. Given that X ∈ R, solve the following inequation and

N AT IS
graph the solution on the number line: -1 ≤ 3 + 4x < 23
C N
PY
O C D
O IO
D U AA

Solution O
Given inequation -1 ≤ 3 + 4x < 23
ED PR

-1 – 3 ≤ 4x < 23 -3
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-4 ≤ 4x < 20
4 20
− ≤𝑥 <
4 4

-1 ≤ 𝑥 < 5
Hence the solution set is {-1, ≤ x < 5; x ∈ R}
Representing the solution on a number line:
20. Solve the following inequation and graph the solution on
the number line.

𝟐 𝟏 𝟏
−𝟐 ≤ 𝒙+ < 3+ x∈R
𝟑 𝟑 𝟑

Solution
Given inequation
N AT IS
2 1 1
−2 ≤𝑥+ <3+
3 3
C N 3

PY
O C D

8 3𝑥+1 10
O IO
− ≤ <
D U AA

3 3 3
O
−8 ≤ 3𝑥 + 1 < 10 [ multiplying by 3]
ED PR

−8 − 1 ≤ 3𝑥 < 10 − 1
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−9 ≤ 3𝑥 < 9
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−3≤ 𝑥 < 3[dividing by 5]

Thus, the solution set is{x : x ∈ R, -3 ≤ x < 3}
Representing the solution on a number line:
21. solve the following inequation and represent the solution
set on the number line:
𝟏 𝟐 𝟓
-3 < − − 𝒙 ≤ , 𝒙 ∈ 𝑹
𝟐 𝟑 𝟔

Solution
Given in equation,
1 2𝑥 5
-3< − − ≤ ,𝑥 ∈ 𝑅
2 3 6
N AT IS
3+4𝑥 5
-3 < − C N ≤ [taking L.C.M]

PY
O C D

6 6
O IO
D U AA

-18< −3 − 4𝑥 ≤ 5 [multiplying by 6]
O
-18 + 3 < −4𝑥 ≤ 5 + 3
ED PR

−15 < −4𝑥 ≤ 8

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15 8
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− < −𝑥 ≤
4 4
15
-2≤ 𝑥 <
4
15
Hence, the solution set is { x : x ∈ 𝑅, −2 ≤ 𝑥 < }
4

Represent the solution on a number line:

22. Solving the following inequation, write the solution set and
represent it on the number line
𝟏
-3(x – 7) ≥ 𝟏𝟓 − 𝟕𝒙 > 𝑥 − , 𝒙 ∈ 𝑹
𝟑

Solution
1
Given inequation , -3(x -7) ≥ 15 – 7x > 𝑥 +
3
𝑥+1
-3x + 21≥ 15 − 7𝑥 >
N AT IS
3

C N
PY
So,
O C D
O IO
D U AA

-3x + 21≥ 15 − 7𝑥
O
7x – 3x ≥ 15 − 21
ED PR

4x > −6
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X≥ −
4
3
X≥ −
2

And
𝑥+1
15 – 7x >
3

3(15 – 7x) > 𝑥 + 1

45 – 21x > 𝑥 + 1
-21x – x > 1 − 45
-22x > −44
 44
-x > −
22

X<2
3
Hence, the solution set is {x : x ∈ 𝑅, − ≤ 𝑥 < 2}
2

Represent the solution on a number line:

23. Solve the following inequation, write down the solution set
N AT IS
and represent it in the real number line:
C N
PY
-2 + 10x ≤ 𝟏𝟑𝒙 + 𝟏𝟎 ≤ 𝟐𝟒 + 𝟏𝟎𝒙 , 𝒙 ∈ 𝒁
O C D
O IO
D U AA

O
Solution
ED PR

Given inequation, -2 + 10x ≤ 13𝑥 + 10 ≤ 24 + 10𝑥

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So, we have
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-2 + 10x ≤ 13𝑥 + 10 and 13x + 10 ≤ 24 + 10𝑥

10x – 13x ≤ 10 + 2 and 13x – 10x ≤ 24 – 10
-3x ≤ 12 and 3x ≤ 14
12 14
X≥ − and 𝑥 ≤
3 3
14
X ≥ −4 and x ≤
3
14
So, -4 ≤ 𝑥 ≤
3

As x ∈ 𝑍
Thus, the solution set is { -4,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3,4}
Representing the solution on a number line:

24. Solve the inequation 2x – 5 ≤ 𝟓𝒙 + 𝟒 < 11 where x ∈ 1.

Also represent the solution set on the number line.
N AT IS
Solution
C N
PY
O C D

Given inequation, 2x – 5 ≤ 5𝑥 + 4 < 11

O IO
D U AA

O
So, we have
ED PR

2x – 5 ≤ 5𝑥 + 4 and 5x + 4 < 11
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2x – 5x ≤ 4 + 5 and 5x < 11 − 4
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-3x ≤ 9 and 5x < 7

9 7
-x < and 𝑥 <
3 5
7
-3 ≥ −3 and x <
5
7
-3 ≤ 𝑥 <
5

As x ∈ 1
Thus, the solution set is { -3, -2, -1, 0, 1}
Representing the solution on a number line:
25. If x ∈ 𝟏, 𝑨 is the solution set of 2 (x -1) < 3𝒙 − 𝟏 and B is
the solution set of 4x – 3 ≤ 𝟖 + 𝒙, find A ∩ B.

Solution
N AT IS
Given inequations,
C N
PY
O C D

2(x -1) < 3x – 1 and 4x – 3 ≤ 8 + x for x ∈ 1.

O IO
D U AA

Solving for both, we have

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2x – 3x < 2 − 1 and 4x – x ≤ 8 + 3
ED PR

-x < 1 and 3x ≤ 11
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11
X > −1 and x ≤
3

Hence,
Solution set A = { 0, 1,2,3...}
Solution set B = { 3, 2, 1, 0, -1....}
Thus, A ∩ B = { 0, 1, 2, 3}
26. If P is the solution set of -3x + 4 < 2𝒙 − 𝟑, x ∈ N and Q is
the solution set of 4x – 5 < 12, x ∈ W, find
(i) P ∩ Q
(ii) Q – P.

Solution
Given inequations,
-3x + 4 < 2𝑥 − 3 where x ∈ N and 4x – 5x < 12 where x ∈ W.
N AT IS
So, solving
C N
PY
-3x + 4 < 2𝑥 − 3 where x ∈ 𝑁
O C D
O IO
D U AA

-3x – 2x < -3 – 4 O
-5x < −7
ED PR

7
X>
T

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Hence, the solution set p is { 2,3,4,5}

And solving
4x – 5 < 12 where x ∈ W
4x < 12 + 5
4x < 17
17
X<
4

Hence the solution set Q is {0,1,2,3,4}

Therefore,
(i) P ∩ 𝑄 = {2,3,4}
(ii) Q – P = {0,1}

27. A = {x : 11x – 5 > 7x + 3, x ∈ R} and

B= {x : 18x – 9 ≥ 15 + 12x, x ∈ R}
Find the range of set A ∩ B and represent it on number line

Solution
Given A = { x : 11x – 5 > 7x + 3, x ∈ R} and B = {x : 18x – 9 ≥
N AT IS
C N
PY
O C D

15 + 12x, x ∈ R}
O IO
D U AA

O
Solving for A
ED PR

11x – 5 > 7𝑥 + 3
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11x – 7x > 3 + 5
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4x > 8
X>2
Hence A = {x : x > 2, x ∈ R}
Next, solving for B
18x – 9 ≥ 15 + 12x
18x – 12x ≥ 15 + 9
6x ≥ 24
X≥4
Hence, B = {x:x ≥ 4, x ∈ R}
Thus, A ∩ B = 𝑥 ≥ 4
Represent the solution on a number line:

28. Given: P{x : 5 < 2x - 1≤ 11, X ∈ R}

N AT IS
Q{x : -1≤ 3+ 4x < 23, x ∈ 1} where
C N
PY
O C D
O IO
R = (real numbers), I = (integers)
D U AA

O
Represent P and Q on number line. Write down the elements
ED PR

of P ∩ Q.
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Solution
Given, P {x : 5 < 2x – 1 ≤ 11, x ∈ R} and Q{x: -1 < 3 + 4𝑥 <
23, 𝑥 ∈ 1}
Solving for p
5 < 2𝑥 − 1 ≤ 11
5 + 1 < 2𝑥 ≤ 11 + 1
6 < 2𝑥 ≤ 12
3<𝑥 ≤6
Hence, P = P { x :3 < 𝑥 ≤ 6, 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅}
Representing the solution on a number line:

next, solving for Q

-1 ≤ 3 + 4𝑥 < 23
N AT IS
-1 -3 ≤ 4𝑥 < 23 − 3
C N
PY
O C D

-4 ≤ 4𝑥 < 20
O IO
D U AA

-1 ≤ 𝑥 < 5
O
ED PR

Hence, solution Q = {-1, 0, 1,2,3,4}

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Representing the solution on a number line:

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Therefore, P ∩ Q = {4}

29. If x ∈ 1, find the smallest value of x which satisfies the

inequation
5 5𝑥
2x + > + 2
2 3
Solution
5 5𝑥
Given inequation, 2x + > + 2
2 3
4𝑥+5 5𝑥+6
> [taking L.C.M]
2 3

3(4x + 5) > 2(5x + 6) [ on cross- multiplication]

12x + 15 > 10x + 12
12x – 10x > 12 – 15
2x > -3
3
X> −
N AT IS
2

C N
PY
Hence, for x ∈ 1 the smallest value of x is – 1
O C D
O IO
D U AA

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30. Given 20 – 5x < 5 (x + 8), find the smallest value of x, when
ED PR

(i) x ∈ 1
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(ii) x ∈ W
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(iii) x ∈ N.

Solution
Given inequation 20 – 5x < 5(𝑥 + 8)
20 – 5x < 5𝑥 + 40
-5x – 5x < 40 – 20
-10x < 20
20
-x <
10
X > −2
Thus,
(i) For x ∈ 1, the smallest value = -1
(ii) for x ∈ W, the smallest value = 0
(iii) For x ∈ N, the smallest value = 1

31. solve the following inequation and represent the solution

set on the number line:
𝟑𝒙 𝟐
N AT IS
4x – 19 < − 𝟐 ≤ − + 𝒙, 𝒙 ∈ 𝑹
𝟓 𝟓
C N
PY
O C D
O IO
D U AA

Solution
O
ED PR

Given inequation,
T

3𝑥 2
4x – 19 < − 2 ≤ − + 𝑥, 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅
5 5
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So, we have
3𝑥 3𝑥 2
4x – 19 < − 2 and − 2≤ − + 𝑥
5 5 5
3𝑥 3𝑥 2
4x - < 19 − 2 and − 𝑥 ≤2−
5 5 5
20x −3x 3𝑥−5𝑥 10−2
< 17 and <
5 5 5

17x < 35 and -2x ≤ 8 [ multiplying by 5]

X < 5 and –x ≤ 4
X < 5 and x ≥ 4
-4 ≤ x < 5, x ∈ R
Hence, the solution set is {x : -4 ≤ x < 5, x ∈ R}
Representing the solution on a number line:

32. Solving the give inequation and graph the solution on the
number line:
N AT IS
2y – 3 < y + 1 ≤ 4y + 7;
C N
PY
O C D
O IO
Y∈R
D U AA

O
ED PR

Solution
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Given inequation 2y – 3 < y + 1 ≤ 4𝑦 + 7

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So, we have
2y – 3 < 𝑦 + 1 and y + 1 ≤ 4y + 7
2y – y < 1 + 3 and y – 4y ≤ 7 – 1
Y < 4 and -3y ≤ 6
Y < 4 and – y ≤ 2 = y ≥ −2
Thus, -2 ≤ y < 4
The solution set is {y : -2 ≤ y < 4, 𝑦 ∈ 𝑅}
Representing the solution on a number line:
33. Solve the inequation and represent the solution set on the
number line.
𝟖𝒙 𝟏𝟒
-3 + x ≤ + 𝟐 ≤ + 𝟐𝒙, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒙 ∈ 𝑰
𝟑 𝟑

Solution
Given inequation,
N AT IS
8𝑥
C N 14

PY
O C D

-3 + x ≤ + 2 ≤ + 2𝑥, 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑥 ∈ 𝐼
3 3
O IO
D U AA

So, we have
O
8𝑥 8𝑥 14
ED PR

-3 + x ≤ + 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 + 2 ≤ + 2𝑥
3 3 3
T

8𝑥 8𝑥 14
X- ≤ 2 + 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 − 2𝑥 ≤ − 2
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3 3 3
3x −8x 8x−6x 14−6
≤ 5 and ≤ [taking L.C.M]
3 3 3
5𝑥
− ≤ 5 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥 ≤ 8
3
8
−5𝑥 ≤ 15 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≤
2

−𝑥 ≤ 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≤ 4
𝑥 ≥ −3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≤ 4
= -3 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4
Thus, the solution set is {-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3,4}
Representing the solution on a number line:

34. Find the greatest integer which is such that if 7 is added to

its double, the resulting number becomes greater than three
times the integer.
N AT IS
C N
PY
O C D

Solution
O IO
D U AA

Lets consider the greatest integer to be x

O
Then according to the given condition, we have
ED PR

2x + 7 > 3x
T

2x – 3x > −7
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-x > −7
X < 7 ,𝑥 ∈ 𝑅
Hence, the greatest integer value is 6.
35. One – third of a bamboo pole is buried in mud, one –sixth
of it is in water and the part above the water is greater than or
equal to 3 meters. Find the length of the shortest pole.

Solution
Let’s assume the length of the shortest pole = x meter
Now,
𝑥
Length of the pole which is buried in mud =
3
N AT IS
𝑥
Length of the pole which is in the water =
6
C N
PY
O C D

Then according to the given condition, we have

O IO
D U AA

𝑥 𝑥
O
X–[ + ] ≥3
3 6
ED PR

2𝑥+𝑥
X–[ ]≥3
T

6
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3𝑥
X- ≥3
6
𝑥
X– ≥3
2
𝑥
≥3
2

X ≥ 6[multiplying by 6]
Therefore, the length of the shortest pole is 6 meters.
 Chapter test

1. Solve the inequation: 5x – 2 ≤ 𝟑(𝟑 − 𝒙) where x ∈ {-2,-

1,0,1,2,3,4}. Also represent its solution on the number line.

Solution
Given inequation 5x – 2 ≤ 3(3 − 𝑥)
5x – 2 ≤ 9 − 3𝑥
N AT IS
5x + 3x ≤ 9 + 2
C N
PY
8x ≤ 11
O C D
O IO
D U AA

11
X≤
8
O
ED PR

As x ∈ {−2, −1, 0, 1,2,3,4}

T

The solution set is {-2, -1, 0,1}

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Representing the solution on a number line:

2. solve the inequation: 6x – 5 < 3x + 4, x ∈ 1

Solution
Given inequation 6x – 5 < 3𝑥 + 4
6x – 3x < 4 + 5
3x < 9
9
X<
3

X<3
N AT IS
As x ∈ 1
C N
PY
O C D

The solution set is {2, 1, 0, -1, -2,...}

O IO
D U AA

O
ED PR

3. find the solution set of the inequation x + 5 ≤ 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑; x ∈ R

T

Graph the solution set on the number line

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Solution
Given inequation x + 5 ≤ 2x + 3
X – 2x ≤ 3 – 5
-x ≤ -2
X≥2
As x ∈ R
Thus, the solution set is {2,3,4,5,...}
Representing the solution on a number line:

4. If x ∈ 𝑹(real numbers) and -1 < 3 -2x ≤ 7, find solution set

and present it on a number line.

Solution:
N AT IS
Given inequation -1 < 3 − 2𝑥 ≤ 7
C N
PY
O C D

-1 – 3 < −2𝑥 ≤ 7 − 3
O IO
D U AA

-4 < −2𝑥 ≤ 4
O
4 4
ED PR

− < −𝑥 ≤
2 2
T

-2 < −𝑥 ≤ 2
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Thus - 2≤ 𝑥 < 2
The solution set is {x : x ∈ R, -2 ≤ x < 2}
Representing the solution on a number line:
5. Solve the inequation:
𝟏 𝒙 𝟐 𝟑 𝟑𝒙−𝟏
𝟓𝒙 + − 𝟒 ( + ) ≤ 𝟏 + ,𝒙 ∈ 𝑹
𝟕 𝟕 𝟓 𝟓 𝟕

Solution
Given inequation
5𝑥+1 𝑥 2 3 3𝑥−1
− 4( + ) ≤ 1 + ,𝑥 ∈ 𝑅
7 7 5 5 7
5𝑥+1 4(5𝑥+14) 8 3𝑥−1
− ≤ +
7 35 5 7
N AT IS
[5(5𝑥+1)−4(5𝑥+14)] [56+5(3𝑥−1)]
≤ [Taking L.C.M]
35 35
C N
PY
O C D

(25𝑥 + 5 − 20𝑥 − 56) ≤ 56 + 15𝑥 − 5

O IO
D U AA

5x – 51 ≤ 51 + 51
O
ED PR

-10x ≤ 102
T

102
-x ≤
10
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51
X≥ −
5
51
Hence the solution set is { x : x ∈ R, X ≥ − }
5
6. Find the range of values of a, which satisfy 7 ≤ −𝟒𝒙 + 𝟐 <
12, 𝒙 ∈ 𝑹. graph these values of a on the real number line.
7 < −4𝒙 + 𝟐 < 12
7 < −4𝒙 + 𝟐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 − 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟐 < 12
𝟏−𝒙 𝟐𝒙
7. if x ∈ R, solve 2x – 3 ≥ x + >
𝟑 𝟓

Solution
1−𝑥 2𝑥
Given inequation 2x – 3 ≥ 𝑥 + >
3 5
N AT IS
So, we have
C N
PY
O C D
O IO
1−𝑥 1−𝑥 2𝑥
2x – 3 ≥ x +
D U AA

and x + 1 >
3 3 5
O
3𝑥+1−𝑥 3𝑥+1−𝑥 2𝑥
2x -3 ≥ and > [on taking L.C.M]
ED PR

3 3 5
T

3(2x -3) ≥ 2x + 1 and (2x +1 ) × 5 > 2𝑥 × 3[ upon cross

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multiplication]
6x – 9 ≥ 2x + 1 and 10x + 5 > 6x
6x – 2x ≥ 1 + 9 and 10x – 6x > -5
4x ≥ 10 and 4x > -5
10 5
X≥ and x > −
4 4
5
X≥
2

As x ∈ R
5
Thus, the solution set is { x : x ∈ R, x ≥ }
2
Representing the solution on a number line:

𝟏−𝒙 𝟐𝒙
7. If x ∈ R, solve 2x – 3 ≥ x + > . Also represent the
𝟑 𝟓

solution on the number line.

N AT IS
Solution
C N
PY
O C D

1–x 2x
O IO
Given inequation, 2x – 3 ≥ x + >
D U AA

O 3 5

So, we have
ED PR

1−𝑥 1−𝑥 2𝑥
2x - 3≥ 𝑥 + and x + >
T

3 3 5
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3𝑥+1−𝑥 3𝑥+1−𝑥 2𝑥
2x – 3 ≥ and > [on taking L.C.M]
3 3 5

3(2x -3) ≥ 2x + 1 and 5 × (2𝑥 + 1) > 3 × 2𝑥

6x – 9 ≥ 2𝑥 + 1 and 10x + 5 > 6x
6x – 2x ≥ 1 + 9 and 10x – 6x > -5
4x ≥ 10 and 4x > -5
10 5
X≥ and 𝑥 > −
4 4
5
X≥
2
As x ∈ R
5
The solution set = { x :x ∈ R, x ≥ }
2

Representing the solution on a number line:

8. Find positive integers which are such that if 6 is subtract

from five times the integer than the resulting number cannot
N AT IS
be greater than four times the integer.
C N
PY
O C D
O IO
D U AA

Solution
O
Let’s consider the positive integer be x
ED PR

Then according to the problem, we have

T
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5a – 6 < 4x
5a – 4x < 6
=x<6
Hence the solution set = { x : x < 6}
= {1, 2, 3,4,5,6}
9. Find three smallest consecutive natural numbers such that
the difference between one –third of the largest and one – fifth
of the smallest is at least 3.

Solution
Let’s consider the first least natural number as x
Then, second number = x +1
And third number = x + 2
N AT IS
So, according the conditions given in the problem, we have
C N
PY
1 𝑥
O C D

× (𝑥 + 2) − ≥3
3 5
O IO
D U AA

5x + 10 -3x ≥ 3 × 15
O
ED PR

[ multiplying by 15 the L.C.M of 3 and 5]

2x ≥ 45 – 10
T
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2x ≥ 35
35
X≥
2

X ≥ 17.5
As x is a natural least number
Thus, first least natural number = 18
Second number = 18 + 1 = 19
And, third number = 18 + 2 = 20
Hence the least natural numbers are 18, 19 and 20
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ED PR
D U AA
O C D
N AT IS
O IO
T
C N
O
PY