This lesson has covered solving two-step inequalities. In this discussion, you will solve an equation that is unique to you. Use this model to personalize a two-step inequality by inserting the date of your birth in for the missing numbers:
fraction numerator x over denominator m o n t h end fraction– date < year
Let's take a look at Jeremy's post:
I was born on February 12, 2004, or 2/12/2004, so my inequality would be:
x over 2 minus 12 less than 2004
Here is how to solve it:
x over 2 minus 12 less than 2004x over 2 less than 2004
x < 4028
Personalize and solve a two-step inequality by inserting the date of your birth in for the missing numbers.
Sure! Let's say my birthdate is December 6, 1995, or 12/6/1995.
So my inequality would be:
x over 12 minus 6 less than 1995
Now, let's solve it:
x over 12 minus 6 less than 1995
x over 12 less than 1995 + 6
x over 12 less than 2001
To isolate x, we multiply both sides of the inequality by 12:
12(x over 12) < 12(2001)
x < 24012
So the solution to the inequality is x < 24012.