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Inequalities in one Variable

In this section we will learn how to use the relation symbols in word sentences and how to translate them into mathematical sentences.

Comparison Symbols

English terms; Relation Symbols and their Logical (negative) equivalents:
English Relation Negation (opposite)
equals = is, equals ≠ not equal (not an equivalent)
less than < is less than is not greater than or equal
at most ≤ is less than or equal is not greater than
beyond > is greater than is not less than or equal
at least ≥ is greater than or equal is not less than

Rules of Order of Operations

Please Pardon My Dear Aunt Sally

Parentheses (Grouping): Work from inside out.

Powers (Exponents): Simplify all powers first.

Multiply and/or

Divide: Work left to right (watch signs).

Add and/or Subtract: Combine like terms only.

 

Properties of Inequalities

For any real numbers a, b, and c:

1. EQUIVALENT PROPERTY:

a < b b > a

2. ADDITION PROPERTY:

If a < b is true then a + c < b + c is true.

3. MULTIPLICATION PROPERTY:

For c > 0, if a < b is true then a ·c < b ·c is true.

For c < 0, if a < b is true then a ·c > b ·c is true.

NOTE: Negation reverses every sign in its path. (-1)·(-2 < 3) +2 > -3

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