Solving One-Step Inequalities

8th GradeMath55 min

Learning Objective

I can solve one-step inequalities and graph the solutions on a number line.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

9 min

Multi-step inequalities | Linear inequalities | Algebra I | Khan Academy

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Guided Notes

11 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • When you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must swap the inequality sign.

  • To solve multi-step inequalities, you can use the distributive property and combine like terms to simplify each side before isolating the variable.

  • The solution to an inequality can be expressed using a number line, where an open circle indicates the endpoint is not included and a closed circle indicates that it is included in the solution.

Practice

17 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Solve the inequality and graph the solution on a number line: 2x + 5 < 11

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