Two-step Inequaities

​TWO-STEP INEQUALITIES

A mathematical statement that uses one of the following inequality signs is called an inequality.

Pre-Algebra | Subject

​22 < 6c+ 4

​16 - 4a > 8

​2 + 3x ≤ 20

​2x + 6 ≥ -8

​TWO-STEP INEQUALITIES

Pre-Algebra | Subject

​RULE 1:

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​RULE 2:

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When you add, subtract , multiply or divide positive number to both sides, the inequality symbol remains the same.

When you multiply or divide negative number to both sides, the inequality symbol flips/changes.

Draw this one in your MATH INB .​

​THE INEQUALITY BROTHERS

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Multiple Choice

Solve for the inequality.

22 < 6c + 4

• $$11>c$$  

• $$3>c$$  

• $$11<c$$  

• $$3<c$$  

Multiple Choice

Solve for the inequality.

16 - 4a > 8

• $$a<-2$$  

• $$a>-2$$  

• $$a<2$$  

• $$a>2$$  

Multiple Choice

Solve for the inequality.

2 + 3x ≤ 20

• $$x\le6$$  

• $$x\ge-6$$  

• $$x\le7$$  

• $$x\ge-7$$  

Multiple Choice

Solve for the inequality.

2x + 6 ≥ -8

• $$x\ge-7$$  

• $$x\le-7$$  

• $$x\ge-10$$  

• $$x\le-10$$