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Inequalities

This document provides an example of solving a rational inequality algebraically. It shows the steps to write the inequality so the rational expression is on the left side, use addition/subtraction to get an equivalent inequality, simplify and factorize the numerator and denominator, find the critical values, and use the number line method to determine the solution intervals. It then provides another example of solving a rational inequality algebraically by finding the zeros, critical numbers, and testing intervals.

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Inequalities

This document provides an example of solving a rational inequality algebraically. It shows the steps to write the inequality so the rational expression is on the left side, use addition/subtraction to get an equivalent inequality, simplify and factorize the numerator and denominator, find the critical values, and use the number line method to determine the solution intervals. It then provides another example of solving a rational inequality algebraically by finding the zeros, critical numbers, and testing intervals.

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In this section, we

will apply our


knowledge of solving solving rational
inequalities and absolute values.

Please try to control your excitement.

Example: Solve the inequality


Step 1: Write the inequality so that
rational expression is on the left
side and zero is on the right side

2x 3
x4

2x 3
1 0
x 4

2x 3
x4

0
x4
x4
Step 2: Use only addition or

subtraction to get an equivalent


inequality

Step 3: Simplify and factorise the


numerator and denominator

2x 3 x 4
x4

x7
0
x4

The critical values of x are -7 and 4.

Step 4: Use the real number line method or table of signs


to determine the intervals that satisfy the inequality.
Intervals

- < x -7

-7 x < 4

4< x <

Test value

-8

10

x+7

x-4

(x + 7)(x 4)

Note that 4 is NOT in the solution set.


We want

2x 3
1 0
x4

(that is positive)

Therefore, the solution is (-, 7] U (4, )

Rational Inequalities - Algebraically


Algebraically,findthezeros,thecritical
2x 7
numbersandtestintervalsof
3
x5

2x 7
30
x5
2x 7 3x 15
0
x5
x 8
0
x5

Standardform
tofindzeroes
Addfractions
Simplify

The critical values of x are 8 and 5.

So,dividethenumberlineatx=8andatx=5.
Aim:RationalInequalities

Course:Adv.Alg.&Trig.

Notethat5isNOTinthesolutionset.

NUMBER LINE?

Aim:RationalInequalities

Course:Adv.Alg.&Trig.

ABSOLUTE VALUES

ABSOLUTE VALUES

you need to get all of them memorized. Flash card time. I highly suggest
that you have your flash cards laminated..then you can take them into the

Ex: Solve 6x-3 = 15


6x-3 = 15 or
6x = 18 or
x = 3 or

6x-3 = -15
6x = -12
x = -2

* Plug in answers to check your solutions!

Ex: Solve 2x + 7 -3 = 8
Get the abs. value part by itself first!
2x+7 = 11
Now split into 2 parts.
2x+7 = 11 or 2x+7 = -11
2x = 4 or 2x = -18
x = 2 or x = -9
Check the solutions.

Ex: Solve & graph.


4 x 9 21
Becomes an and problem

21 4 x 9 21

12 4 x 30
15
3 x
2
-3

Solve & graph.


3x 2 3 11

Get absolute value by itself first.

3x 2 8
Becomes an or problem

3x 2 8 or 3x 2 8
3 x 10 or

3 x 6

10
x
or x 2
3

-2

Example 1:

This is an or statement.
(Greator). Rewrite.

|2x + 1| > 7
2x + 1 > 7 or 2x + 1 >7
2x + 1 >7 or 2x + 1 <-7
x > 3 or

In the 2nd inequality, reverse the


inequality sign and negate the
right side value.
Solve each inequality.

x < -4

Graph the solution.

-4

Example 2:

|x -5|< 3

This is an and statement.


(Less thand).

x -5< 3 and x -5< 3


x -5< 3 and x -5> -3

Rewrite.

In the 2nd inequality, reverse the


inequality sign and negate the
right side value.

x < 8 and x > 2


2<x<8

Solve each inequality.


Graph the solution.

SOLVING ABSOLUTE-VALUE INEQUALITIES

SOLVING ABSOLUTE-VALUE EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES


|axb|c

means

axbcandaxbc.

|axb|c
means
axbcandaxbc.
Whenanabsolutevalueislessthananumber,the

inequalitiesareconnectedbyand.Whenanabsolute
means
|axb|c
axbcoraxbc.
valueisgreaterthananumber,theinequalitiesare
connectedbyor.
|axb|c

means

axbcoraxbc.

|axb|c

means

axbcoraxbc.

Solving an Absolute-Value Inequality

Solve|x4 |<3

x4IS POSITIVE
|x4 |3
x43
x7

x4IS NEGATIVE
|x4 |3
x43

x1

Reverse
inequality symbol.

Thesolutionisallrealnumbersgreaterthan1andlessthan7.
Thiscanbewrittenas1x7.

Solving an Absolute-Value Inequality

Solve
|2x1
|36and graph
theISsolution.
2x+1
IS POSITIVE
2x+1
NEGATIVE

|2x1| 36

2x+1IS POSITIVE
|2x1
|9
|2x1
|36
2x1+9
|2x1
|9

|2x1|36

2x+1IS NEGATIVE
|2x1
|9
|2x1
|36
2x19
|2x1
|9

2x10
2x8
2x1
9
2x1+9
x4
x5
2x10
2x8
Thesolutionisallrealnumbersgreaterthanorequal
x4
x5
to4orlessthanorequalto 5.Thiscanbewrittenas
thecompoundinequalityx
5orx4.
4.
Reverse 5
inequality symbol.

6543210123456

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