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Lecture 3 ALGEBRA

Lecture 3 covers solving equations with variables on both sides, including the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. It introduces inequalities, explaining the symbols and how to solve and graph them, with examples provided. Key points emphasize simplifying equations, moving variables, and the importance of flipping inequality signs when multiplying or dividing by negatives.

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Lecture 3 ALGEBRA

Lecture 3 covers solving equations with variables on both sides, including the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. It introduces inequalities, explaining the symbols and how to solve and graph them, with examples provided. Key points emphasize simplifying equations, moving variables, and the importance of flipping inequality signs when multiplying or dividing by negatives.

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Lecture 3: Variables on Both Sides, Brackets & Intro to

Inequalities (With Graphs)


1. Quick Recap

Let’s start by refreshing:

 Combine like terms


 Distribute brackets
 Move variables on one side

Distributive Property + Variables Both Sides

📘 Example
3(x - 2) = 2(x + 1) + 4
→ Expand both sides: 3x - 6 = 2x + 2 + 4
→ Simplify: 3x - 6 = 2x + 6
→ Subtract 2x: x - 6 = 6
→ x = 12

Word Problem Example

Ali is 3 years older than twice his brother. Their total age is 33. Find their ages.

Let brother’s age = x


Ali = 2x + 3
x + 2x + 3 = 33 → 3x = 30 → x = 10, Ali = 23

Introduction to Inequalities

What is an inequality?
An inequality shows a range of solutions using comparison symbols:

 > Greater than


 < Less than
 ≥ Greater than or equal to
 ≤ Less than or equal to

Tip: Treat like equations, but if you multiply/divide by a negative — flip the sign!

Solve & Graph These Inequalities

📘 Example 1: x - 2 < 5

➤ Add 2 → x < 7

Graph: Open circle at 7, arrow going left


📘 Example 2: -3x ≥ 9

➤ Divide by -3 → x ≤ -3

Graph: Closed/solid dot at -3, arrow going left

📘 Example 3: 2(x - 1) > 4

➤ Expand: 2x - 2 > 4
➤ Add 2 → 2x > 6
➤ Divide by 2 → x > 3

Graph: Open circle at 3, arrow going right

📘 Example 4: 5x + 1 ≤ 11

➤ Subtract 1 → 5x ≤ 10
➤ Divide → x ≤ 2

Graph: Solid dot at 2, arrow going left

📝 7. Practice Questions (With Graphs)

Solve and draw number line graphs for:

1. x+4>9
2. -2x < 6
3. 3(x + 1) ≥ 12
4. x-3≤2
5. 2(x - 4) < 0

🧠 8. Key Points Recap

 Always simplify both sides first.


 Move variables to one side.
 Flip the inequality sign only when dividing/multiplying by a negative.
 Use open circle for < or >, solid for ≤ or ≥.

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