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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics

2.6Inequalities

Inequalities in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Linear programming is not part of this syllabus.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.6.1Represent and interpret inequalities, including on a number line with open circles for strict and closed circles for inclusive inequalities.
  2. 2.6.2Extended: form, solve and interpret linear inequalities, including double inequalities.
  3. 2.6.3Extended: show linear inequalities in two variables as regions on a graph, with broken lines for strict and solid lines for inclusive inequalities, shading the unwanted region.
  4. 2.6.4Extended: write down the inequalities that define a given region.

Lessons

  • Inequalities in two variables: regions on a graph

    35 min

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  • Linear inequalities

    30 min

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Sample question

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Inequalities: sample question

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True or false: the point (1,2)(1, 2) lies in the region y>3x−2y > 3x - 2.

Is the statement true or false?

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