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Grade 7

8.07 Linear inequalities on the number line

Worksheet
Graphs of linear inequalities
1

State the inequality for x that is represented on the following number lines:

a
-5-4-3-2-1012345
b
012345678910
c
-5-4-3-2-1012345
d
-5-4-3-2-1012345
e
-3-2-10123
f
-8-6-4-202468
g
-5-4-3-2-1012345
h
-6-4-20246
2

Plot the following inequalities on a number line:

a
x \lt 0
b
x \geq 6
c
x \leq 1
d
x \geq 0.6
e

x \geq 0

f

x \leq 2

g

x > 1

h

x < \dfrac{3}{4}

Solve inequalities
3

For each of the following inequalities:

i

Solve the inequality.

ii

Plot the inequality on a number line.

a
7 x \leq 63
b
x - 1 \lt 4
c
1 + x \leq 1
d
2 x - 8 \lt 4
e
10 + 8 x \lt 26
f
2 \left(x + 1\right) \gt 4
g
4 \left( 2 x + 4\right) \gt 40
h
3 \left( 4 x + 8\right) \leq 24
i
\dfrac{x}{5} \gt \dfrac{8}{5}
j
\dfrac{x}{6} \geq 2
k
\dfrac{x}{3} - 1 \leq 5
l
\dfrac{x - 6}{3} \leq 2
4

Explain how to plot the inequality 2 \geq \dfrac{x}{4} on a number line.

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Outcomes

7.C2.4

Solve inequalities that involve multiple terms and whole numbers, and verify and graph the solutions.

7.C4

Apply the process of mathematical modelling to represent, analyse, make predictions, and provide insight into real-life situations.

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