Unit 6 Linear Equations and Inequalities

6.1 Solving Equations by Using Inverse Operations

Read page 266 and do the investigate

Addition and Subtraction are inverse operations.

Multiplication and Division are inverse operations.

When solving equations, the goal is to isolate the variable. To do

this, work backwards through the order of operations.

Keep the equation balanced whatever you do to one side, you

must do to the other side!

Examples:
1. For each statement, write and then solve the equation. Verify
the solution.

a) A number divided by 7 is 2.5.

b) Four times a number plus 6 is -18.

2. Use an arrow diagram to solve each equation.

a) 2x = -18

b) 6x 8 = 4

5x
3. Solve the question and verify the solution: 2
3 12

6.1 Assignment (Day 1) Pages 271 274: #1 13 all

6.1 Continued . . . More examples of solving equations

1. 3(x 2) = 24

1 2
2. y 1
6 3
3. Sarah works in a clothing store. She earns $1350 a month plus a
commission of 8% of her sales. One month she earned $1652.

a) Choose a variable to represent Sarahs sales in dollars. Write an

equation to determine her sales that month.

b) Solve the equation and verify the solution.

4. A rectangle has width 5.4 cm and perimeter 33.4 cm.

a) Write an equation that can be used to determine the length.

b) Solve the equation and verify the solution.

6.1 Assignment (Day 2)

Pages 271 274: #11, 12, 14, 17, 18 (a, c, e), 20, 21, 24
AFQ #19, Reflect in journal
6.2 Solving Equations by Using Balance Strategies

Try solving this equation using balancing scales or algebra

tiles: 3a + 9 = 5a + 3

Investigate: p. 275

6.2 Solving Equations by Using Balance Strategies

Solve the following equation using the balancing scales

strategy: 6x + 2 = 10 + 4x

Solve the following equation using the algebra tile

method: -3a + 7 = 2c 8

Model the solutions symbolically as well.

Watch videos on DVD for solutions.

More examples:

Recall: To solve an equation, we need to isolate the variable

on one side of the equation.

8
1. 16; y 0
y
 2 1
2. (6 x + 9) (10 x 2)
3 2

1 11 7
3. x+ x
4 4 16
4. A cell phone company offers two plans.
Plan A: 100 free minutes, $0.50 per additional minute
Plan B: 40 free minutes, $0.40 per additional minute
Which time for calls will result in the same cost for both
plans?

a) Model the problem with an equation.

b) Solve the problem and verify the solution.

6.2 Assignment Pages 280 283:

#1 5
# 6, 8, 10, 11, 17, 19, 21 (every second letter)
#12, 15

AFQ #18 & Reflect in Journal

Mid-Unit Review, Page 286: # 1 8 all

6.3 Introduction to Linear Inequalities

Focus: to write and graph inequalities

Investigate: p. 288

We use an inequality sign to represent a range of numbers

rather than a single number.

Inequality signs:
> greater than
< less than
greater than or equal
less than or equal

Examples:

1. Define a variable and write an inequality to describe the

following situation: You must have 10 items or less to use
the express checkout line at the grocery store.
2. Is each number a solution of the inequality c 7 ?
Justify your answers.

a) 0 b) -9 c) -7 d) -6.5

3. Graph each inequality on a number line and write four

numbers that are solutions of the inequality.

a) v > -4

b) g 1.5

15
c) y
7
6.3 Assignment: Pages 292 293, #1 13
AFQ #11 Reflect in Journal

6.4 Solving Linear Inequalities by Using Addition and

Subtraction

Investigate: page 294

To solve an inequality, we use the same strategy as for

solving an equation: isolate the variable.

Please note that an equation has only one solution and an

inequality has many solutions.

For example:
Equation: x 6 = -11 Inequality: x 6 > -11

Examples:
1. Solve and graph each inequality.

a) 8 a + 15
b) 5 x 12 4 x 9

2. Ms. Hayes needs to rent 50 chairs for a party. Company

A charges $50 plus $5 per day. Company B charges $70
plus $4 per day. For how many days must Ms. Hayes keep
the chairs for Company A to be less expensive that
Company B?

6.4 Assignment: Pages 297 299: #1 7 all,

#8, 9 (every second letter), #10 12
AFQ #14, Reflect in Journal
6.5 Solving Linear Inequalities by Using Multiplication
and Division

Investigate p. 300

When solving an inequality, if you multiply or divide by

a negative number, you must reverse the inequality
sign!

Examples: Solve, check and graph the solution.

1. 8 x 32

2. 7 > 3d 6

y
3. +5<2
3
 3 1
4. 2 w 3w +
4 2

6.5 Assignment
Pages 304 306: #1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13
#7, 9, 11, 12 (every second letter)
AFQ #14, Reflect in Journal
Unit Review
Pages 308 309: # 1 - 16 all

See Study Guide on p. 307

For more review, complete the practice test on page 310.

Cumulative Reviews to prepare for final exam:

Units 1 3: p. 148 - 149, #1 - 23
Units 1 6: p. 312 313, #1 15 (Unit 4: #4 - 8)
Units 1 9: p. 464 467, #1 12, #18 23

Period 1 Math 90 Final:

Thursday, January 21st, 9 11am
Room 332

Bring: textbook, pencils, eraser, calculator, something to

do quietly after the final

I will provide you with a formula sheet.

Final Exam Format:

35 multiple choice (1 mark each) = 35 marks
20 short answer = 43 marks
6 problems = 22 marks