Inequality in 1 Variable - Interval on Number Line

Definition: A linear inequality in 1 variable is a linear equation in 1 variable in which the "=" has been replaced by an inequality.

Regulation: The solution set of a linear inequality is an interval on the number line bounded by the point solution of the corresponding linear equation. (This interval includes this point only if inequality includes the equals sign, i.e. is not a strict inequality).

Examples of linear inequalities in 1 variable: \bbox[border:1px #990000 dotted,1pt]{x>3} \bbox[border:1px #990000 dotted,1pt]{5x-3 \leq 2} \bbox[border:1px green dotted,1pt]{3s<-2}

InterActivity Directions for InterActivity Menu to all interactivities with Inequalities on the Number Line

Goal: Graph an inequality on the number line.

1. Type or paste an inequality in x in the box. Hit Enter. Values on the red arrow makes the inequality "true".

Other examples: x+3≤5, 2x+1>4, 3>=4x/5-11/5

2. To change the view, click on the Move tool Move Graphics View and then click and drag the number line as desired.

• An open endpoint means NO "=" in the inequality.

3. Find the value of any point under the red arrow. Substitute this value for x into the inequality. The inequality should be "true".

4. Find the value of any point NOT under the red arrow. Substitute this value for x into the inequality. The inequality should be "false".

• To start over, enter a new inequality and hit Enter.

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Many thanks to mathmagic and piman! LFS , Created with GeoGebra

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Global	Graphing Linear Inequalities in 1 Variable
Brief	InterActivities for graphing inequalities on the number line
Grade	7th and up (must know how to plot a point on the number line)
Strand	Algebra and Functions AF at Math247
Standard	Algebra & Functions 7 4.1 ACT EE 24-37 ACT GR 24-27
Keywords	linear, inequality, number line, interval, 1 variable, algebra, dynamic, freeware, applet, offline, online
Comments	Hopefully a reverse interactivity coming soon.
Credits	David Cox for asking; MathMagic and Piman of the GeoGebra forum for their help!
Download	February 2009 completely offline and school (webstart)
Author	LFS - contact
Type	Freeware - Available for Offline and Online Use - Translatable (html)
Use	Requires sunJava player

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