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Linear Inequation

ICSE · Class 10 · Mathematics

Summary of Linear Inequation for ICSE Class 10 Mathematics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

A linear inequation is a statement that compares two quantities using symbols such as <, ≤, >, and ≥. It is called linear when each variable occurs in first degree only and there is no term involving the product of variables. A linear inequation in one variable can be written in the forms ax+b>0, ax

Key Concepts

An inequation states that one quantity

An inequation states that one quantity is either less than or greater than another quantity. Examples include ax+b>0 and ax²+bx+c>0.

An inequation is linear if each

An inequation is linear if each variable occurs in first degree only and there is no term involving the product of the variables.

A one

A one-variable linear inequation can be written as ax+b>0, ax+b<0, ax+b≥0, or ax+b≤0, where a≠0.

The set from which values

The set from which values of the variable are chosen is called the replacement set.

The set of all solutions

The set of all solutions of an inequation is called the solution set, and it is always a subset of the replacement set.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of an inequation and a linear inequation.
  • Identify linear inequations in one variable and distinguish them from equations.
  • Use replacement set and solution set correctly while solving inequations.
  • Apply the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and shifting terms in inequations.
  • Solve linear inequations for natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, and real numbers.

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What are the important topics in Linear Inequation for ICSE Class 10 Mathematics?
Linear Inequation covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Linear Inequation — ICSE Class 10 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 29 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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