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Linear Inequalities Explained Simply

Chapter 3 covers linear inequalities in one variable, introducing concepts such as inequality symbols and their solutions. It outlines basic properties of inequalities, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, along with the transitive property. The chapter provides a step-by-step method for solving linear inequalities and emphasizes common mistakes to avoid, particularly regarding sign flipping and number line representation.

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Linear Inequalities Explained Simply

Chapter 3 covers linear inequalities in one variable, introducing concepts such as inequality symbols and their solutions. It outlines basic properties of inequalities, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, along with the transitive property. The chapter provides a step-by-step method for solving linear inequalities and emphasizes common mistakes to avoid, particularly regarding sign flipping and number line representation.

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Chapter 3: Linear Inequalities in One Unknown

1. Concepts of Inequalities (不等式的基本概念)


- An inequality compares two expressions using symbols:
- > (greater than)
- < (less than)
- ≥ (greater than or equal to)
- ≤ (less than or equal to)
- Solution of an inequality is the range of values that satisfy the inequality.
Example:
3 x+ 2>8 has solutions where x >2.

2. Basic Properties of Inequalities (不等式的基本性質)


For any real numbers a , b , c :
1. Addition & Subtraction (加減法性質)
- If a> b, then a+ c> b+c and a−c >b−c .
- Example:
x−5<3 ⟹ x <8 ( Add 5¿both sides . )

2. Multiplication & Division (乘除法性質)


- If c >0 :
a b
- a> b ⟹ ac> bc and > .
c c
- If c <0 :
a b
- a> b ⟹ ac< bc and < (Inequality sign flips!).
c c
- Example:
−2 x> 6 ⟹ x ←3 ( Divide by−2∧flip sign. )

3. Transitive Property (遞移性)


- If a> b and b> c , then a> c .
3. Linear Inequalities in One Unknown (一元一次不等式)
A linear inequality in one variable can be written as:
ax +b >c (¿ <, ≥ ,≤ )
Steps to Solve:
1. Simplify both sides (expand brackets, combine like terms).
2. Isolate the variable using addition/subtraction.
3. Solve for the variable using multiplication/division (remember to flip the sign if multiplying/dividing by a
negative number).
4. Represent the solution on a number line.
Example:
Solve 3 ( 2 x −1 ) ≤ 5 x+ 4 .
6 x−3 ≤ 5 x + 4 ( Expand )
6 x−5 x ≤ 4+3 ( Subtract 5 x∧add 3 )
x ≤ 7 ( Solution )
Number Line Representation:
<----|----|----|----|----|----|----|----|---->
5 6 7 8 9
●=============>
(Solid dot at 7 and shaded line to the left indicates x ≤ 7 .)

Common Mistakes to Avoid:


✖ Forgetting to flip the inequality sign when multiplying/dividing by a negative number.
✖ Incorrectly representing open/closed dots on the number line:
- Use ● for ≤ or ≥ (closed dot, includes the number).
- Use ○ for < or > (open dot, excludes the number).

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