GRADE 11 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 5

Linear Inequalities

Solving inequalities uses inverse operations; negative division flips sign.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Solving inequalities uses inverse operations; negative division flips sign.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

−2x > 6

  1. Step 1: Divide by −2 and reverse inequality.

Final answer: x < −3

PRACTISE YOURSELF

−3x < 9

Show the answer

x > −3

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