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:

Question

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.

Answer 1

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.