Inequalities (Wavy Curve Method)

Inequalities (Wavy Curve Method)

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Inequalities (Wavy Curve Method)

Inequalities (Wavy Curve Method)

● What are Inequalities?

● Types of Inequalities
● Inequalities on Number Line
● Intervals & Types of Interval
● Rules for solving Inequalities
● What is Wavy Curve Method?
● Steps for Solving Inequalities using
Wavy Curve Method
● Problems Wavy Curve Method
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WHAT IS INEQUALITY ?

“If two real numbers or the algebraic

expressions are related by the symbols
“>”, “<”, “≥”, “≤”, then the relation is
called an inequality.”
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INEQUALITIES SYMBOLS

larger
> smaller

> Greater than

≥
Greater than or equal

< Less than

≤
Less than or equal
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TYPES OF INEQUALITIES

Strict Slack

The inequalities that have < or > The inequalities that have ≤ or ≥
symbol between the L.H.S and R.H.S. symbol between the L.H.S and R.H.S.
Ex: x < 5, 2x +5 > 3 Ex: x ≤ 5, 2x +5 ≥ 3
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INEQUALITIES ON NUMBER LINE

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INEQUALITIES ON NUMBER LINE

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INEQUALITIES ON NUMBER LINE
Inequalities (Wavy Curve Method)

INEQUALITIES ON NUMBER LINE

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INTERVALS

The set of numbers between any two real numbers is called interval.
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TYPES OF INTERVALS

Closed Interval
x∈[a,b]≡{x : a ≤ x ≤ b}

Open Interval
x∈(a,b) or ]a,b[ ≡{x : a < x <b}

Semi-open or Semi closed Interval

x∈[a,b) or [a,b[ = {x:a≤ x<b}

x∈(a,b] or ]a,b] = {x:a < x≤b}

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Note:
● A set of all real numbers can be expressed as (-∞,∞)
● x∊(-∞, a)⋃(b, ∞) ⇒ x∊R-[a,b]
● x∊(-∞, a]⋃[b, ∞) ⇒ x∊R-(a,b)
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RULES FOR(Wavy Curve
SOLVING Method)
INEQUALITIES

● If a number ‘k’ is added to both sides of inequality then inequality

does not change. a > b ⇒ a + k > b + k.

● If a number ‘k’ is subtracted from both sides of inequality then

inequality does not change. a>b⇒a-k>b-k

● If both sides of inequality are multiplied (or divided) by a positive

number, inequality does not change. a < b ⟹ ka < kb if k > 0

● If both sides of inequality are multiplied (or divided) by a negative

number, inequality gets reversed. a < b ⟹ ka > kb if k < 0
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Q. Solve the inequality 3-2x≥15

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Solution:
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Q. Solve the inequality:

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Solution:
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Can you SOLVE this in 5 Seconds?

Q. Solve for x:
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Wavy Curve Method

Example:
 Steps forInequalities (Wavyusing
Solving Inequalities Curve Method)
Wavy Curve Method

Step 1:
Factorise the polynomial

Step 2:
Make the coefficient of the variable of all factors positive:
(Multiply/divide both sides of the inequality by -1 to remove the minus sign, if any)

Step 3:
Find the roots of the inequality by equating each factor to 0

Step 4:
Now finally plot the points on the number line
Put "+" on the extreme right and start moving towards left.
For odd power factor - change the sign
For even power factor- continue with the same sign.
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Problems on Wavy Curve Method

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Q. Solve : (x-2)(3x-5)(x+3)<0
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Solution:
Given : (x-2)(3x-5)(x+3)<0
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Q. Solve the inequality x2+3x-28≤0.

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Solution:
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Q. Solve the inequality (x+3)(x-2)≤(x-2)

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Solution:
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Q. Find the solution of inequality

(2 - x)(x - 1) < 0.
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Solution:
(2 - x)(x - 1) < 0
⇒ (x - 2)(x - 1)> 0
Critical points are 1, 2

+ – +

1 2

x∊(-∞,1)∪(2, ∞)
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Q. Solve: (x2+1)(x-2)(x-4)>0
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Solution:
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Q. Solve: (x+2)(x-1)2(x-5)≥0

A x∊(-∞,2]∪(5,∞)

B x∊(-∞,-2]∪(5,∞)∪{2}

C x∊[-2,-5]

D None of these
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Solution:
Here, (x - 1)2 is a even power factor
so same sign (-)
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Q. Solve: (x+1)(x-1)2(x-5)≥0

A x∊(-∞,2]∪(5,∞)

B x∊(-∞,-2]∪(5,∞)∪{2}

C x∊[-2,-5]

D None of these
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Q. Find the solution of inequality

(x2-4)(x+3)5x > 0.
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Solution:
(x2-4)(x+3)5x > 0.
⇒ (x - 2)(x + 2)(x + 3)5x > 0
Critical points are -3, -2, 0, 2

+ – + – +

-3 -2 0 2

x∊(-∞,-3)∪(-2, 0)∪(2, ∞)
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Q. Solve
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Solution:
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Q. The solution set of the inequation

is

A (-∞,3)U(10,∞)

B (3,10]

C (-∞,3)U[10,∞)

D None of these
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Solution:
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Q. The solution set of the inequation

is

A (-∞,3)U(10,∞)

B (3,10]

C (-∞,3)U[10,∞)

D None of these
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Q. Find the interval

(i) f(x)>0
(ii) f(x) < 0
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Q. Solve for x:

A x∊[-3,-1]∪[2, ∞)

B x∊(-∞,-3]∪(2, ∞)

C x∊(-∞,-3]∪(2, ∞)∪{-1}

D x∊[-3,-1]∪[-1, 2]
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Solution:

x∊(-∞,-3]∪(2, ∞)∪{-1}
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Q. Solve for x:

A x∊[-3,-1]∪[2, ∞)

B x∊(-∞,-3]∪(2, ∞)

C x∊(-∞,-3]∪(2, ∞)∪{-1}

D x∊[-3,-1]∪[-1, 2]
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Q. Solve
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Solution:
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Q. Solve
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Solution:

Critical points are 1/2, 2, 3, 4

– + – + +

1/2 2 3 4

x∊(½ ,2]∪[3, 4)∪(4, ∞)

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Q. Solve for x:

A x∊[-7,4]∪(5,∞)∪{-1,0,2}

B x∊[-∞,-4]∪(5,-∞)∪{-1,0,-2}

C x∊[-∞,-4]∪(5,∞)

D None of these
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Solution:
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Q. Solve for x:

A x∊[-7,4]∪(5,∞)∪{-1,0,2}

B x∊[-∞,-4]∪(5,-∞)∪{-1,0,-2}

C x∊[-∞,-4]∪(5,∞)

D None of these
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Q. If S is the set of all real x such that

is positive, then S contains

D
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Solution:
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Q. If S is the set of all real x such that

is positive, then S contains

D
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Q. Solve the simultaneous linear inequations:

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Solution: