Math Problem Statement

1What property of inequality justifies the steps shown in the following solution process? 4/3 d≥-20 3/4 (4/3)d≥-20(3/4) d≥-15 A. Multiplication Property of Inequality B. Subtraction Property of Inequality C. Addition Property of Inequality D. Division Property of Inequality

2What property of inequality can justify the math in Step 2? Step 1: -6 (3w – 7) > -66 -18w + 42 > -66 Step 2: -18w + 42 – 42 > -66 – 42 -18w > -108 Step 3: (-18w)/(-18)>(-108)/(-18) W < 6 Multiplication Property of Inequality B. Addition Property of Inequality C. Division Property of Inequality D. Subtraction Property of Inequality

3Juana, Anish, and Giselle are comparting their solutions to the inequality 5/6 x≤-10. Juana says that the inequality symbol must be reversed because there is a negative sign in the inequality, Anish says the Multiplication Property of Inequality or Division Property of Inequality must be applied. Giselle says the inequality symbol must stay the same. Based on these answers, which combination of people is correct? A. Giselle and Juana B. Anish, Juana, and Giselle C. Juana and Anish D. Giselle and Anish

Solution

1. What property of inequality justifies the steps shown in the following solution process?

The given steps are: 43d20\frac{4}{3}d \geq -20 Multiplying both sides by 34\frac{3}{4} gives: 34×43d20×34\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{4}{3} d \geq -20 \times \frac{3}{4} Simplifying: d15d \geq -15 This step involves multiplying both sides of the inequality by 34\frac{3}{4}, so the correct justification is A. Multiplication Property of Inequality.

2. What property of inequality can justify the math in Step 2?

Let's analyze the steps:

  • Step 1: 6(3w7)>66-6(3w - 7) > -66 18w+42>66-18w + 42 > -66
  • Step 2: Subtracting 42 from both sides: 18w+4242>6642-18w + 42 - 42 > -66 - 42 Simplifying: 18w>108-18w > -108

The operation performed in Step 2 is subtracting 42 from both sides. This is justified by D. Subtraction Property of Inequality.

3. Juana, Anish, and Giselle's statements about the inequality 56x10\frac{5}{6}x \leq -10.

  • Juana says the inequality symbol must be reversed because of the negative sign in the inequality. This is incorrect because merely having a negative sign does not automatically reverse the inequality unless we multiply or divide by a negative number.
  • Anish says the Multiplication Property of Inequality or Division Property of Inequality must be applied. This is correct, as we will need to divide both sides by 56\frac{5}{6} or multiply by 65\frac{6}{5}.
  • Giselle says the inequality symbol must stay the same. This is also correct, since in this case, we are not multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

Thus, D. Giselle and Anish are correct.


Would you like any further details or clarifications on these concepts? Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How does multiplying or dividing by a negative number affect inequalities?
  2. What are the steps to solve 56x10\frac{5}{6}x \leq -10?
  3. How do the properties of inequality apply to compound inequalities?
  4. What is the difference between the addition and subtraction properties of inequality?
  5. How do we check solutions to inequality problems?

Tip: Always pay attention to the sign of the coefficient when solving inequalities, especially when multiplying or dividing by negative values!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Properties of Inequalities
Algebra

Formulas

Multiplication Property of Inequality
Subtraction Property of Inequality
Division Property of Inequality

Theorems

Properties of Inequalities Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9