Solving Multistep Inequalities

9th GradeMath50 min

Learning Objective

I can solve multi-step inequalities and graph the solution sets on a number line.

Lesson Flow

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9 min

5 3 Multi Step Inequalities

Megan Tompkins

Guided Notes

10 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • When solving multi-step inequalities, remember that if you divide or multiply by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign.

  • When solving inequalities with parentheses, use the distributive property to eliminate the parentheses, then combine like terms before isolating the variable.

  • When solving multi-step inequalities, special cases can occur where the solution is either no solution or all real numbers.

Practice

15 min

11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Solve the following multi-step inequality and graph the solution set on a number line: 2(3x - 1) + 5x > 4x - 3(2 - x). Show all steps.

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