Linear Inequalities

Mathematics J.S.S 2 Second Term

Theme: Algebraic Process

Sub Theme: Algebraic Operation

WEEK 6 & 7

Linear Inequalities

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to;

1. Identify linear inequalities in one variable

2. Solve linear inequalities in one variable

3. Represent solutions for linear inequalities in one variable on a number line

Inequality Symbols and Meanings

Content

Generally in mathematics, we use some signs to show the state of some things in calculations. For example, the equal sign, = is used to show that quantities are the same. However, very often, quantities are different, or unequal. The inequalities symbols are as follows:

	s/n			Inequality Symbols	Their Meaning
		1.	≠		Not equal to or Unequal to
		2.	…