Chapter 4: Linear Inequalities Section 2: Using Algebra
Topics in Algebra 1 © 2001 Texas Instruments Teacher Notes 4-18
Student Worksheet Notes with Answers
Overview
Tell students:
1. How to find the
Overview
, or tell them to review the instructions on the worksheet.
2. How to navigate the application, if they are not yet familiar with the application.
3. To scroll through the
Overview
on the calculator. Point out new terms, definitions, and
concepts, and tell students to look for them as they go through the
Overview
.
Observations
The
Observations
give students an opportunity to practice finding the solution set to given
inequalities. They are reminded about reversing the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing
an inequality by a negative number. They also see a reminder of how to translate a phrase such
as
more than
to the symbol >.
If necessary, tell students how to find the
Observations
for this section.
Observation 1
Solve for
x
:
M
2x+3 <11
x>
M
4.
Students will see the answers on the next screen. Students’ work
may vary with the step order shown on the screen.
Students label the result on a number line. A possible number
line looks like this:
M
6
M
4
M
2
0 2