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Linear Inequalities

Punjab Board · Class 11 · Mathematics

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1. Basic Concepts and Definitions

  • An inequality is formed when two real numbers or algebraic expressions are related by <, >, ≤, or ≥.
  • Strict inequalities use < or > (the boundary point is NOT included).
  • Slack (non-strict) inequalities use ≤ or ≥ (the boundary point IS included).
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2. Rules for Solving Linear Inequalities

  • RULE 1 (Addition/Subtraction): Equal numbers may be added to or subtracted from both sides of an inequality WITHOUT changing the inequality sign.
  • RULE 2 (Multiplication/Division by POSITIVE number): Both sides can be multiplied or divided by the same POSITIVE number WITHOUT changing the inequality sign.
  • RULE 3 — THE MOST CRITICAL RULE (Multiplication/Division by NEGATIVE number): When both sides are multiplied or divided by a NEGATIVE number, the inequality sign is REVERSED (< becomes >, ≤ becomes ≥,
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3. Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable — Step-by-Step Methods

  • STEP 1: Simplify both sides of the inequality (expand brackets, combine like terms).
  • STEP 2: Move all variable terms to the left side and all constant terms to the right side using Rule 1.
  • STEP 3: Divide or multiply both sides to make the coefficient of the variable equal to 1, applying Rule 2 or Rule 3 as appropriate.
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4. Worked Examples — One Variable Inequalities

  • EXAMPLE 1: Solve 5x - 3 < 3x + 1 when (i) x is an integer, (ii) x is a real number.
  • Step 1: 5x - 3 < 3x + 1
  • Step 2: 5x - 3x < 1 + 3 → 2x < 4 → x < 2

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Key Concepts

An inequality is a mathematical statementStrict inequalities use < or >You can add or subtractWhen multiplying or dividing both sidesThese are inequalities of the form

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What are the important topics in Linear Inequalities for Punjab Board Class 11 Mathematics?
Key topics in Linear Inequalities include Linear Inequalities - Complete Concept Overview, Mind map showing the classification of inequalities by symbols (strict vs slack), variables (numerical vs literal), and structure (simple vs double)., Flowchart showing the decision process for applying rules when solving inequalities, highlighting the critical step of reversing the sign when multiplying/dividing by negative numbers.. These are the concepts Punjab Board Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Linear Inequalities — Punjab Board Class 11 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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