Solving Linear Inequalities Involving Fractions

What should you do to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number?

• Remove it

• Add a negative sign

• Flip it

• Keep it the same

What type of circle is used to represent 'less than or equal to' on a number line?

• Open circle

• Closed circle

• Dashed circle

• No circle

In the first example, what operation is used to isolate the variable X?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

When dividing fractions using a calculator, which key is recommended to use for creating a fraction bar?

• Alt

• Control

• Function

• Shift

In the second example, what happens to the inequality sign when dividing by a negative fraction?

• It stays the same

• It flips

• It becomes an equal sign

• It is removed

What is the result of dividing 9/5 by -4/5?

• 5/9

• -5/9

• -9/4

• 9/4

In the third example, what is the first step to isolate the variable X?

• Subtract 1/2 from both sides

• Divide by 3/7

• Add 1/2 to both sides

• Multiply by 3/7

What is the result of subtracting 1/2 from -3?

• -3/2

• -1/2

• -7/2

• -5/2

When graphing the inequality X > 16/3, which direction should you shade?

• No shading

• To the right

• To the left

• Both directions

In the final example, what is the result of dividing -7/2 by 3/7?

• -49/6

• 49/6

• -21/14

• 21/14