What does solving an inequality have in common with solving an equation? Almost everything! A math resource focuses on the one exception. The examples lead learners through the steps of solving an equality when multiplying or dividing by a negative number is necessary. 

Concepts

solving inequalities, graphing inequalities

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Model solving an inequality by showing the parallels to solving an equation, and justify each step with a property
• Use the practice problems as board work to easily check for misconceptions

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes proficiency with solving equations
• The 10th lesson in a series of 20

Pros

• Provides problems for independent practice with solving inequalities

Cons

• The objective of the lesson is to solve simple inequalities, but the application example uses a compound inequality

Common Core

6.EE.B.5 HSA-REI.A.1