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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - Represent and interpret inequalities, including on a number line, using open circles for strict inequalities (<, >) and closed circles for inclusive inequalities (≤, ≥). Construct, solve, and interpret linear inequalities such as 3x < 2x + 4 and 3x - 2 < 7. Graphically represent and interpret linear inequalities in two variables, using broken lines for strict inequalities and solid lines for inclusive inequalities, with shading to indicate unwanted regions. List inequalities that define a specified region, excluding linear programming problems. - Inequalities

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Solving and representing linear inequalities on a number line.

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Linear Inequality

Solve the inequality 3x - 2 < 7 and represent the solution on a number line.

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    Calculate Find the solution set for the inequality 3x - 2 < 7.

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    Construct Draw a number line showing the solution to the inequality.

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Graphing Inequalities

Consider the inequalities y ≥ 2x - 1 and y < -x + 4. Represent these inequalities on a graph and identify the region that satisfies both.

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    Sketch Draw the boundary lines for both inequalities on the same graph.

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    Describe Shade the region that satisfies both inequalities and explain your shading.

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