How do You Use Inequalities?
Think of a situation that can be modeled with a linear inequality. This must be a situation where more than one possible solution is acceptable.
- Describe your situation and why more than one solution is possible.
- Write an inequality to model the situation and solve this inequality. You will want to show your work when solving your inequality. Be sure to explain why you chose the inequality symbol you chose, paying careful attention to the difference between <, >, ≤, and ≥.**
- Explain in words what the graph of your solution set would look like; include a discussion about the type of circle used at the boundary point and about whether the graph is shaded to the left or right.
**To include the underline under an inequality sign, choose the underline function on the Discussion Board to create a ≤ or ≥ symbol.