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Mathematics
Quarter 2, Week 1 – Module 1
Differentiating Linear Inequalities in
Two Variables from Linear Equations
in Two Variables – M8AL-IIa-2
Mathematics – Grade 8
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Differentiating Linear Inequalities in Two Variables from
Linear Equations in Two Variables

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Differentiating Linear Inequalities in Two Variables from Linear
Equations in Two Variables
I. Introduction:
Do you remember the two mathematical sentences or
statements?
An equation and inequality may contain one or more
variables. In quarter 1, you studied linear equations in two variables.
You learned how to find the solution to such equations. This time, you
will consider linear inequality in two variables.
This module will discuss concepts on differentiating linear
equations in two variables from linear inequalities in two variables.
II. Objective:

After performing the activities in this module, you are

expected to differentiate linear equations in two variables from linear
inequalities in two variables.

III. Vocabulary List:

Before you perform the activities in this module, be sure to

be familiar with the following terms listed below. It will help you
understand this module better.
a. Equation – is a mathematical sentence /statement which states
that two quantities are equal.
b. Inequality – is a mathematical sentence/statement which states
that two quantities are not equal.
c. Linear equation in two variables- is a mathematical statement
with one as the highest exponent of its independent variable
d. Linear inequality- is a mathematical sentence/statement that
makes use of inequality symbols such as ≠, <, >, ≤, ≥.
e. Mathematical expression – a collection of symbols such as
variables, numerals, and signs of operations located at the left
or right side of any mathematical statement.

IV. Pre – test:

But wait, before you start studying this module, take this
simple test first to find out how much you already know about the topic
to be discussed.

1. What is the standard form of linear equation in two variables?

2. What is the standard form of linear inequality in two variables?
a. What is the value of B in 3 x+ 2 y ≤ 4 ?

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 3. Write the mathematical model of “the difference between the
scores of Sylvia (S) and Eric (E) in the test is 6”.
4. Jj bought three apples (a) and two mangoes (m). The total
amount he paid was at most Php 123. What is the mathematical
model for this condition?

V. Learning Activities:

Remember the importance of the following symbols of relationships.

Symbol Read as
= equals, is equal to, is
≠ not equals, is not equal to
< is less than
> is greater than , is more than
≤ is less than or equal to, is atmost
≥ is greater than or equal to, is atleast

A linear equation in two variables has the standard form Ax+ By=C
where A, B, and C are real numbers and A and B are not both equal
to zero.
Example 1:

Equations A B C
x + y=1 1 1 1
4 x−5 y=−9 4 −5 −9
8 x−3 y−4=0 or
8 −3 4
8 x−3 y=4

Sometimes, linear equations are also expressed in y-form or slope

intercept form y=mx+b where m and b are elements of real numbers.
Note that m stands for slope and b for y -intercept.
Example 2:
Equations m b
y=x + 4 1 4
y=2 x−1 2 −1
y=7 +4 x 4 7
y=5 x 5 0

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 A linear inequality in two variables is an inequality that can be written
in one of the following forms:

Ax+ By ≠ C y ≠ mx+b
Ax+ By<C y <mx+ b
Ax+ By>C y >mx+ b
Ax+ By ≤ C y ≤ mx+b
Ax+ By ≥ C y ≥ mx+b

Example 3:
1. x + y <5
2. 2 x−3 y>−1
3. 5 x−6 y ≥30

Inequalities A B C
x + y <5 1 1 5
2 x−3 y>−1 2 −3 −1
5 x−6 y ≥30 5 −6 30

Examples in y -form or slope intercept form.

y ← x+ 4
y >2 x+5
y ≤8−3 x

Inequalities m b
y ← x+ 4 −1 4
y >2 x+5 2 5
y ≤8−3 x −3 8

Certain situation in real life can be modeled by linear equation and

inequality in two variables.

Example 4:

The total amount of 1- peso coins and 5-peso coins in the

bag of Jingrick is more than Php 150.

Solution:
Represent x as the number of 1-peso coin
y as the number of 5-peso coin
The mathematical model is x +5 y> 150.
Therefore, it is a linear inequality in two variables.
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 Example 5:

Amparo bought two blouses and a pair of pants. The total

amount she paid for the items is Php980.

Solution:
Represent x as the cost of each blouse
y as the cost of a pair of pants
The mathematical model is2 x+ y =980 .
Therefore, it is a linear equation in two variables.

VI. Practice Exercises:

Practice Task 1:

Differentiate the following linear equations and linear inequalities in two

variables by completing the table.

1. 3 x− y=12 Linear Equation Linear Inequality

2. 19 x= y
3. y <2 x−7
4. x >9−3 y
5. y + 4 x=13

Practice Task 2:
Differentiate the following linear equations and linear inequalities in
two variables by comparing their variables, numerical coefficients
and relation symbols.
1. 13 x+ 6 y=1
2. 13 x+ 6 y< 1
3. y=5−8 x
4. y ≤5−8 x

Practice Task 3:
Differentiate the following linear equations and linear inequalities by
translating the mathematical statements into mathematical model.
1. The difference between the weight of Diana (D) and
Princess(P) is 26 kg.
2. The price of a motorcycle (m) less Php 36000 is less than or
equal to the price of a bicycle (b)
3. Seven times the number of male teachers(m) is the number of
female teachers(f).

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 4. The expenses for food (f) is greater than the expenses for
clothing(c).
5. The total amount Jose paid for two kilos of chicken(c) and 3
kilos of pork(p) is Php 850.

VII. Post Test:

Which of the following mathematical statements show a linear equation
or inequality in two variables? Write LE if it is linear equation and LIE if
it is linear inequality in two variables.

1. x− y >6 6. x− y =14
2. x= y +3 7. 2 x> y−8
1 1 1 2
3. y= x 8. x+ y=
2 4 3 3
4. x <2 y+5 9. y ≤2−14 x
5. 7( x +3)≥5 y 10. 2(x +1)=5 y

VIII. Assignment:

Given the following linear equations in two variables, write the possible
inequalities.
Example: x + y=2
x + y ≠ 2, x + y <2, x + y >2, x + y ≤ 2, x + y ≥ 2
1. y=x +7
2. 5 x−6 y=30
3. 9=3 x−4 y
Answer Key:
Pre-test:
1. Ax+ By=C
2. Ax+ By ≠ C Ax+ By<C Ax+ By>C
Ax+ By ≤ C Ax+ By ≥ C
3. 2
4. S− E=6
5. 3 a+2 m≤ 123
Practice Task 1:

Linear Equation Linear Inequality

3 x− y=12 y <2 x−7
19 x= y x >9−3 y
y + 4 x=13

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Practice Task 2
For 1 and 2: Both have the same variables x and y
Both have the same numerical coefficients.
13 x+ 6 y=1 uses equal sign while 13 x+ 6 y< 1 uses an
inequality symbol.

For 3 and 4: Both have the same variables x and y

Both have the same numerical coefficients.
y=5−8 x uses equal sign while y ≤5−8 x uses an inequality
symbol.

Practice Task 3
1. D−P=26 , linear equation
2. m−36000 ≤ b, linear inequality
3. 7 m=f , linear equation
4. f >c , linear inequality
5. 2 c+ 3 p=850 , linear equation
Post Test:
1. LIE 6. LE
2. LE 7. LIE
3. LE 8. LE
4. LIE 9. LIE
5. LIE 10. LE

Assignment:
1. y ≠ x +7 , y < x +7
y > x +7, y ≤ x +7 , y ≥ x +7

2. 5 x−6 y ≠30 , 5 x−6 y <30

5 x−6 y >30, 5 x−6 y ≤30 , 5 x−6 y ≥30

3. 9 ≠ 3 x−4 y , 9<3 x−4 y ,

9>3 x−4 y , 9 ≤ 3 x −4 y , 9 ≥ 3 x −4 y

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Publishing House Philippines
Oronce, O. and Mendoza M. (2003). Exploring Mathematics. Rex
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