JHS3 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 9

Variables and Equations

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Curriculum details

Strand
Algebra (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Variables and Equations (2.3)
Content standard
B9.2.3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of single variable linear inequalities with rational coefficients including: • solving inequalities • verifying • comparing • graphing
Indicator
B9.2.3.1.2 - Illustrate solution sets of linear inequalities on the number line
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 9 (Week 21 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Mathematics, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 190

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

E.g.1 Illustrate and explain the inequality signs
Figure from the jhs3 mathematics curriculum, printed page 190
E.g.2 Graph linear inequalities in one variable on a number line.
Figure from the jhs3 mathematics curriculum, printed page 191
E.g.3 Solve and graph linear inequalities on a number line.
i. -3x - 8 > -26 ii. 2x - 3 ≤ 19
Figure from the jhs3 mathematics curriculum, printed page 191
2x ≤ 22 2x 22 ≤
2 2 x ≤ 11
E.g.4 Solve and graph linear inequalities on a cartesian plane.
i. 2x ≥ 8 ii. 5y + 3 < 6 + iii. 7x <7 → 3× 7x < 2y 3 3
2x 8 7×3 ≥
2 2 5y - 2y < 6 - 3 7x 21 <
x ≥ 4 3y < 3 7 7 x < 3
Figure from the jhs3 mathematics curriculum, printed page 192
∴ y < 1