Learn to solve inequalities with integers.

Remember!

The graph of an inequality shows all of

the numbers that satisfy the inequality.
When graphing inequalities on a number
line, use solid circles ( ) for and
and open circles ( ) for > and <.

Additional Example 1A: Adding and Subtracting to

Solve Inequalities

Solve and graph.

A. k +3 > 2
k +3 > 2
3
3
k > 5
5

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Additional Example 1B: Adding and Subtracting to

Solve Inequalities Continued

Solve and graph.

B. r 9 12
r 9 12
r 9 + 9 12 + 9

Add 9 to both sides.

r 21

15

21

24

Additional Example 1C: Adding and Subtracting to

Solve Inequalities Continued

Solve and graph.

C. u 5 3

u53
u5+53+5

Add 5 to both sides.

u8
0

10

Additional Example 1D: Adding and Subtracting to

Solve Inequalities Continued

Solve and graph.

D. c + 6 2
c+62
6
6

Subtract 6 from both sides.

c 4
7

Try This: Example 1A

Solve and graph.

A. y + 7 1
y + 7 1
7
7
y 8

11

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Try This: Example 1B

Solve and graph.

B. f 4 8
f48
f4+48+4
r 12

12

Add 4 to both sides.

15

Try This: Example 1C

Solve and graph.

C. r 2 < 1
r2<1
r2+2<1+2
r<3
3

Add 2 to both sides.

Try This: Example 1D

Solve and graph.

D. d + 9 6
d+96
9 9
d 3

Subtract 9 from both sides.