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What I Need to Know

In this module, you will be acquainted with key concepts of solving problems
involving linear inequalities in two variables. You are given the opportunity to use
your prior knowledge and skills in translating mathematical expressions to verbal
phrase and vice-versa, then solve problems involving real-life situations. The lesson
is arranged accordingly to suit to your learning needs.

This module contains:

Lesson 1- Solving Problems Involving Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. translate statements into mathematical expressions.
2. solve problems involving linear inequalities in two variables; and
3. apply linear inequalities in two variables in real-life situation.

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What I Know

PRE-ASSESSMENT

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on a separate sheet
of paper.

1. Which of the following mathematical statements illustrates “seven less than thrice
𝑚 is greater than eight”?

A. 3𝑚 − 7 > 8 C. 3𝑚 > −7 + 8
B. 7 − 3𝑚 > 8 D. 7 > 3𝑚 + 8

2. An apple (𝑎) costs cheaper than an orange (𝑜). Which of the following
mathematical statements correctly shows its relationships?

A. 𝑎 > 𝑜 C. 𝑎 ≥ 𝑜
B. 𝑎 < 𝑜 D. 𝑎 ≤ 𝑜

3. Which of the following mathematical statements represents the “the sum of the
ages of Bryan (B) and Chris (C) is greater than seventeen?”
A. 𝐵 + 𝐶 > 17 C. 𝐵 + 𝐶 ≥ 17
B. 𝐵 + 𝐶 < 17 D. 𝐵 + 𝐶 ≤ 17

4. The difference between 𝑥 and 𝑦 is less than five. Which of the following
mathematical statements shows the correct translation?
A. 𝑥 − 𝑦 > 5 C. 𝑥 − 𝑦 ≥ 5
B. 𝑥 − 𝑦 < 5 D. 𝑥 − 𝑦 ≤ 5

5. Mariel bought three candies and two biscuits. The total amount she paid was at
most 𝑃12. If 𝑚 represents the number of candies and 𝑛 the number of biscuits,
which of the following mathematical statements represents the given situation?

A. 3𝑚 + 2𝑛 > 12 C. 3𝑚 + 2𝑛 ≥ 12
B. 3𝑚 + 2𝑛 < 12 D. 3𝑚 + 2𝑛 ≤ 12

6. Jasmine plans to sell hotdogs for 𝑃6 and hard-boiled eggs for 𝑃10. If she sells 15
hard-boiled eggs, what is the maximum number of hotdogs she should sell to
have total sales of at least 𝑃260?
A. 15 B. 16 C. 17 D. 18

7. The electric bill of Santos family for this month is at most 𝑃110 lower than the
previous bill. If the previous bill marked 𝑃1 230, at most how much does the
present bill cost?
A. 𝑃1 100 B. 𝑃1 110 C. 𝑃1 120 D. 𝑃1 130

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8. What could be the maximum cost of a kilo of pechay to the nearest pesos if Mitchie
has paid less than 𝑃175 for 4 kilograms of pechay and 5 kilograms of beans at 𝑃20
per kilogram?

A. 𝑃ℎ𝑃 16 B. 𝑃ℎ𝑃 17 C. 𝑃ℎ𝑃 18 D. 𝑃ℎ𝑃 19

9. The difference between the scores of Jules and Gerly in Math test is not more than
4 points. If Jules’s score is 27 points, what could be the score of Gerly?

A. 23 to 26 C. 31 and above
B. 23 and below D. between 23 and 31

10. Ben has a flower garden which has sunflowers and tulips. Every sunflower (S)
requires 0.4 liters of water while every tulip (T) requires 0.5 liters of water. Ben
has a maximum of 6 liters of water for watering the sunflowers and the tulips.
Which of the following expressions satisfies the statement?

A. 0.4𝑆 + 0.5𝑇 ≥ 6 C. 0.4𝑆 + 0.5𝑇 ≤ 6

B. 0.5𝑆 + 0.4𝑇 ≥ 6 D. 0.5𝑆 + 0.4𝑇 ≤ 6
11. Dexter is using two mobile networks to make phone calls. Network 𝑋 charges 𝑃4
for every minute of call to other networks while Network 𝑌 charges 𝑃4.50 for every
minute of call to other networks. In a week, he spent at least 𝑃400 for these calls.
Suppose he wants to show the total amount he spent in a week using a
mathematical statement, which of the following would he use?

A. 4𝑋 + 4.50𝑌 = 400 C. 4𝑋 + 4.50𝑌 ≥ 400

B. 4𝑋 + 4.50𝑌 > 400 D. 4𝑋 + 4.50𝑌 ≤ 40
12. Bonin gave the fish vendor 𝑃1,000 − 𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑙 for 1.2 𝑘𝑔 of bangus and 1 𝑘𝑔 of tilapia
which cost less than 𝑃300. Suppose a kilogram of bangus costs 𝑃180, which of
the following could be the cost of a kilogram of tilapia?

A. 𝑃84 C. 𝑃85
B. below 𝑃84 D. between 𝑃84 to 𝑃85
13. William bought 3 thick washable face masks and 4 thin washable face masks
and paid a total amount of at most 𝑃200. If the thick washable face mask costs 𝑃30
each, what could be the maximum price of the other type of face mask?
A. 𝑃27 C. 𝑃27.50
B. 𝑃27.25 D. 𝑃27.75
14. Mark goes to the store to buy pens and pencils. He has 𝑃38 in his pocket, and
he’s planning to buy pens for 𝑃6 each and pencils for 𝑃8 each. If he buys 2 pens,
what is the maximum number of pencils he can buy to the nearest whole number?

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
15. Jezza bought 5 big (𝑏) and 3 small (𝑠) notebooks that cost at least 𝑃ℎ𝑃 150. If the
price of the big notebook is twice as much as the small notebook, how much does
each small notebook cost to the nearest pesos?

A. 𝑠 ≥ 𝑃11 C. 𝑠 ≥ 𝑃12
B. 𝑠 ≤ 𝑃11 D. 𝑠 ≤ 𝑃12

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Lesson Solving Problems Involving

Linear Inequalities in Two
1 Variables
Have you tried asking your parents about how they budget for basic needs
like food and clothing considering the family’s limited income? Have you tried asking
yourself how did you manage considering your small daily allowance? How do
students like you spend and budget your time in studying, doing school
requirements, surfing the internet and other tasks?

Suppose your parents give you a weekly allowance greater than 𝑃200 for your
snacks and school needs. If you allotted 𝑃70 for your school needs, what would be
the minimum budget for your snacks?

The situation above requires understanding of linear inequalities in two

variables. To illustrate inequality, your prior knowledge and skills on translating
verbal statements into mathematical statements and the correct use of different
inequality symbols will be very useful.

Let us start by refreshing your knowledge in translating verbal phrase to

mathematical phrase by accomplishing the activities below.

What’s In

Activating Prior Knowledge

Activity 1: FIND MY PLACE

Directions: Fill in the table below with the correct word/phrase as to which inequality
symbol it represents. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

is less than is more than is at most is at least

is no more than smaller than maximum minimum

> < ≥ ≤

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Questions:

1. Were you able to identify each phrase as to what inequality symbol it

represents?
2. Which among the phrases is difficult to classify?
3. How will you transform the verbal statements into mathematical
statements?

Activity B: PERFECT MATCH

Directions: Match the statements in column A to its mathematical translation in

column B. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Column A Column B
1. The sum of 5-peso coins (f) and 10-peso coins (t) a. A. 2𝑔 < 𝑦
is greater than Php 45.
2. The difference between the height of Mark (m) b. B. 2𝑘 + 3 < 𝑓
and Rhea (r) is at least 5.
3. Three years more than twice the age of Khian (k) c. C. 𝑚 − 𝑟 ≥ 5
is less than the age of his father (f).
4. In a week, Martinez family spends at most d. D. 𝑓 − 𝑡 > 45
Php3,000 for food (f) and educational expenses
(e).
5. Twice the number of green balls (g) is less than e. E. 5𝑓 + 10𝑡 > 45
the number of yellow balls (y).
f. F. 𝑓 + 𝑒 ≤ 3000

Questions:
1. Were you able to correctly identify the mathematical translation of each
statement?
2. When is the term “at most” used? How about “at least”?
3. What other terms are similar to “at most”? How about “at least”?
4. In what real-life situations are the terms “at most” and “at least” used?

In the next activity, you will find out how linear inequalities in two variables
are used in solving real-life problems.

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What’s New

Directions: Read the situation below. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer then
answer the questions that follow. Some answers are given as your guide
to accomplish the activity. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

If the difference of Anna and Ben’s test scores is less than 5, what is the greatest
possible score that Anna can obtain?”

Key words Anna’s score Ben’s score Is less than five

Variable/symbol y x 5
Mathematical statement
Add x on both sides
Simplify

Questions:
1. How did you find the activity? Is it difficult to transform the verbal statement
into mathematical statement?
2. Were you able to correctly name the expression to obtain Anna’s score?
3. Suppose Ben’s score is 45, what will be Anna’s maximum possible score?

What Is It

To solve the problem about Anna and Ben’s scores, you must identify the key words
and its representing variables/symbols.
Let Anna’s score be 𝑦
Let Ben’s score be 𝑥
The mathematical phrase “The difference” is represented by the symbol “ − “
The mathematical phrase “is less than” is represented by the symbol “ < ”

Then, it can be written mathematically as: 𝑦 − 𝑥 < 5

To get the value of 𝑦, eliminate 𝑥 in the left side by adding the additive inverse of −𝑥,
that is:
𝑦−𝑥+𝑥 <5+𝑥
𝑦 + (−𝑥 + 𝑥) < 5 + 𝑥
𝑦+0 < 5+𝑥
𝑦 < 𝑥+5

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The inequality 𝑦 < 𝑥 + 5 represents the value of Anna’s score. If Ben’s score is 45,
then Anna’s score would be 𝑦 < 45 + 5. Simplifying it, becomes 𝑦 < 50. Thus, Anna’s
possible maximum score is 49.

To simplify the solutions, remember the following steps below.

Steps in Solving Problems Involving Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Step 1: Identify the words needed to be represented with variables/symbols.
Step 2: Translate the statement into mathematical expression.
Step 3: Identify what is asked in the problem then solve.

To clearly understand the steps in solving problems involving linear inequalities in

two variables, consider the following illustrative examples.

Illustrative Example 1.
Your parents give you a weekly allowance greater than 𝑃200. The allowance is
budgeted for your food and school needs. If you allotted 𝑃70 for your school needs,
what would be the minimum budget for your food?

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the words needed to be represented with variables/symbols.

Let 𝑥 represents the budget for the school needs
Let 𝑦 represents the budget for food
The symbol for greater than is “>”

Step 2: Translate the statement into mathematical expression.

𝑥 + 𝑦 > 200

Step 3: Identify what is asked in the problem then solve.

Solve for 𝑦 given 𝑥=70

𝑥 + 𝑦 > 200 Given

𝑥 − 𝑥 + 𝑦 > 200 − 𝑥 By adding the additive inverse on both sides of the
inequality
𝑦 > 200 − 𝑥 By simplifying
𝑦 > 200 − 70 By substituting 𝑥 = 70
𝑦 > 130 Simplified form

This means that the minimum budget for the food in a week is 𝑃130.

Illustrative Example 2
In a week, Martinez family spends less than 𝑃3,021 for food (𝑓) and educational
expense (𝑒). Suppose the family spent PhP 1000 for education, what could be the
family’s maximum possible expenses for food?

Solution:

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Step 1: Identify the words needed to be represented with variables/symbols.

Let 𝑓 represents the amount spent for food expense
Let 𝑒 represents the amount spent for educational expense
The symbol for less than is “<”

Step 2: Translate the statement into mathematical expression

𝑓 + 𝑒 < 3021

Step 3: Identify what is asked in the problem then solve.

Solve for f given 𝑒 = 1000

𝑓 + 𝑒 < 3021 Given

𝑓 + 𝑒 − 𝑒 < 3021 − 𝑒 By adding the additive inverse on both sides of
the inequality
𝑓 < 3021 − 𝑒 By simplifying
𝑓 < 3021 − 1000 By substituting 𝑒 = 1000
𝑓 < 2021 Simplified form

This means that the maximum amount for food of Martinez family in a week is 𝑃2021.

Illustrative Example 3

The difference between the height of Mark (𝑚) and Rhea (𝑟) is at least 5 cm. If Rhea’s
height is 160 cm, what is the least possible height of Mark?

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the words needed to be represented with variables/symbols.

Let 𝑚 represents Mark’s height
Let 𝑟 represents Rhea’s height
The symbol for “at least” is “≥ ”

Step 2: Translate the statement into mathematical expression.

𝑚−𝑟 ≥5

Step 3: Identify what is asked in the problem then solve.

Solve for 𝑚 given 𝑟=160

𝑚−𝑟 ≥5 Given
𝑚−𝑟+𝑟 ≥5+𝑟 By adding the additive inverse of 𝑟 on both sides
of the inequality
𝑚 ≥ 5+𝑟 By simplifying
𝑚 ≥ 5 + 160 By substituting 𝑟 = 160
𝑚 ≥ 165 Simplified

This means that the least possible height of Mark is 165 cm.

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Illustrative Example 4

Abby enjoys gardening. She has snake plant and rose plant in her garden. Every
snake plant requires 0.5 liters of water and every rose plant requires 0.3 liters of
water. Abby has a maximum of 5 liters of water for watering the snake plants and
the rose plants. If Abby waters 10 rose plants, how many snake plants can she water
at most with the amount of water left?

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the words needed to be represented with variables/symbols.

Let 𝑆 represents the number of snake plants
Let 𝑅 represents the number of rose plants
The symbol for maximum is “≤”

Step 2: Translate the statement into mathematical expression.

0.5𝑆 + 0.3𝑅 ≤ 5

Step 3: Identify what is asked in the problem then solve.

Solve for 𝑆 given 𝑅=10

0.5𝑆 + 0.3𝑅 ≤ 5 Given

0.5𝑆 + 0.3𝑅 − 0.3𝑅 ≤ 5 − 0.3𝑅 By adding the additive inverse on both sides of
the inequality
0.5𝑆 ≤ 5 − 0.3𝑅 By simplifying
0.5𝑆 ≤ 5 − 0.3(10) By substituting 𝑅 = 10
0.5𝑆 ≤ 5 − 3 Simplified form
0.5𝑆 ≤ 2
0.5𝑆 2 Dividing both sides by 0.5
≤
0.5 0.5
𝑆 ≤4 Simplified form

This means that the number of snake plants she can water with the remaining
amount of water is at most 4.

What’s More

Activity: Watch Your Steps

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Directions: Complete the steps in solving word problems involving linear

inequalities in two variables by determining the variable/value in the
blanks. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. A jeepney (𝑗) and a motorcycle (𝑚) left a certain place at the same time going to
opposite direction. After 3 hours, the distance between them is at most 270 km. If
the motorcycle travels at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour, what could be the
maximum speed of the jeepney?

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the words needed to be represented with variables/symbols.

Let ____ represents the speed of the jeepney
Let ____represents the speed of the motorcycle

Step 2: Translate the 3___ + 3____ ≤ 270

statement into
mathematical
expression.

Step 3: Identify what is Solve for ____ given the speed of motorcycle =
asked in the 40 𝑘𝑚/ℎ𝑟
problem then
solve.
3___ + ____ ≤ 270 Given

___ + ____ − 3___ ≤ 270 − 3___ By adding the

additive inverse of
____ on both sides
of the inequality
3___ ≤ 270 − 3___ By simplifying

3___ 270 − 3____ Dividing both sides

≤
3 3 of the inequality by
3

___ ≤ 90 − ___ Simplified form

___ ≤ 90 − 40 By Substitution
___ ≤ 50 Simplified form

This means that the maximum speed of the jeepney is ____ km/hr.

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Activity 2: Know My Value

Directions: Read the following problems and answer what is asked. Write your
answer and complete solutions on a separate sheet of paper.
.
1. The difference between Lian’s height and William’s height is not more than 4
inches. Suppose Lian’s height is 65 inches, what could be the height of
William?

2. The total amount Andrew paid for 3 kilos of rice and 2 kilos of fish is less than
𝑃400. Suppose Andrew paid more than 𝑃400 and each kilo of rice costs 𝑃45.
What could be the greatest amount he will pay for 2 kilos of fish to the nearest
pesos?

What I Have Learned

Activity: Inequalities In My Reality

Directions: Create a 2-stanza song about steps in solving word problems involving
linear inequalities in two variables. Present instances as to the application
of linear inequalities in two variables. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

RUBRIC: Real Life Situations Involving Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

CRITERIA 1-2 3 4 5 Points

Song lacks Song lacks Song Song
specific one key contains all contains all
examples information key key
and is category, information information
missing key needs categories categories,
elements of development and is each
Content
required through generally supported
information. specific supported with
details. with specific specific and
details. engaging
details.
No evidence Song needs Most words Words add
of thought revision to add to color,
Word
in word slot in effectiveness. engaging
Choice
selection. better word Some the reader.

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Many choice; slotting to No slang is

examples of contains add color is evident.
slang some slang. needed.
evident.

What I Can Do

Directions: Read the following selection and answer what is asked. Show your
complete solutions and explanations. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

In a variety show held for a cause, tickets cost 𝑃25 for adults and 𝑃20 for children.
The organizer collected a total amount of not more than 𝑃600 from 27 adults and
children who watched the play.

Questions:
1. What mathematical statement represents the given situation?
2. How will you find the number of children and adults who watched the play?
3. Give four possible numbers of adults and children who watched the play.
Justify your answer.
4. The sponsor of the show realized that if the prices of the tickets were
reduced, more people would have watched the play. If you were the sponsor
of the play, would you reduce the prices of the tickets? Why?

Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is the mathematical translation of the statement “The

difference between the height of Andrew (A) and Kristine (K) is at most five”?

A. 𝐴 − 𝐾 > 5 C. 𝐴 − 𝐾 ≥ 5
B. 𝐴 − 𝐾 < 5 D. 𝐴 − 𝐾 ≤ 5

2. A kilogram of banana (b) costs cheaper than a kilogram of orange (o). Which of the
following mathematical statements correctly show its inequality?

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A. 𝑏 > 𝑜 C. 𝑏 ≥ 𝑜
B. 𝑏 < 𝑜 D. 𝑏 ≤ 𝑜

3. Which of the following mathematical statements represents “the difference

between the ages of Ann (a) and Ben (b) is at most 7”?

A. 𝑎 − 𝑏 > 7 C. 𝑎 − 𝑏 ≥ 7

B. 𝑎 − 𝑏 < 7 D. 𝑎 − 𝑏 ≤ 7

4. Jason bought two biscuits and five candies. The total amount he paid was at most
𝑃20. If b represents the number of biscuits and c the number of candies, which of
the following mathematical statements represents the given situation?
A. 2𝑏 + 3𝑐 > 20 C. 2𝑏 + 3𝑐 ≥ 20
B. 2𝑏 + 3𝑐 < 20 D. 2𝑏 + 3𝑐 ≤ 20

5. Mae sells 15 biscuits and 20 fruits. The total amount she earned was at least 𝑃320.
If 𝑥 represents the number of biscuits and 𝑦 as the number of fruits, which of the
following mathematical statements represents the given situation?

A. 15𝑥 + 20𝑦 > 320 C. 15𝑥 + 20𝑦 ≥ 320

B. 15𝑥 + 20𝑦 < 320 D. 15𝑥 + 20𝑦 ≤ 320

6. Sean plans to sell hotdogs for 𝑃10 and hard-boiled eggs for 𝑃7. If he sells 22
hotdogs, what is the maximum number of hard-boiled eggs he should sell to have
total sales of at least 𝑃300?

A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14
7. In June, the electric bill of Matalino family is at most 𝑃90 lower than the previous
month. If the previous bill marked 𝑃1 430, at most how much does the present bill
cost?

A. 𝑃1 230 C. 𝑃1 330
B. 𝑃1 330 D. 𝑃1 340

8. The total amount Carla paid for 3 kilograms of pork and 4 kilograms of fish is less
than 𝑃1 000. Suppose a kilogram of pork costs 𝑃195. What could be the maximum
cost of a kilogram of fish to the nearest pesos?

A. 𝑃101 C. 𝑃103

B. 𝑃102 D. 𝑃104

9. The difference between the scores of Rheyner and Lea in Math test is not more
than 5 points. If Rheyner’s score is 32 points, what could be the score of Lea?

A. 27 to 30
B. 37 and above
C. 27 and above
D. between 27 and 37

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10. Ricky bought 4 big and 5 small notebooks. He paid at least 𝑃125. If B represents
the cost for big notebooks and S for small ones, which of the following would
represent the given situation?

A. 4𝑏 + 5𝑠 > 125 C. 4𝑏 + 5𝑠 ≥ 125

B. 4𝑏 + 5𝑠 < 125 D. 4𝑏 + 5𝑠 ≤ 125
11. Angie is using two mobile networks to make phone calls to her friends. One
network charges 𝑃6 for every minute of call to other networks. The other network
charges 𝑃6.50 for every minute of call to other networks. In 5 days, she spent at
least 𝑃355.50 for these calls. Suppose she wants to show the total amount she
spent using a mathematical statement. Which of the following will it show?

A. 6𝑥 + 6.50𝑦 = 355.50 C. 6𝑥 + 6.50𝑦 ≥ 355.50

B. 6𝑥 + 6.50𝑦 > 355.50 D. 6𝑥 + 6.50𝑦 ≤ 355.50

12. Donna paid less than 𝑃500 for 1.4 kg of milkfish and 1.5 kg of tilapia. If a kilogram
of milkfish costs 𝑃160, how much does a kilogram of tilapia cost?

A. 𝑃184 C. below 𝑃184

B. above 𝑃185 D. between 𝑃185 to 𝑃190

13. Richelyn goes to a store to buy pens and pencils. She has 𝑃50 in her pocket, and
she’s planning to buy pens for 𝑃8 each and pencils for 𝑃12 each. If she buys 3
pens, what is the maximum number of pencils she can buy to the nearest whole
number?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

14. Jonard plans to buy 𝑃8-egg and 𝑃12-bacon per piece. If he bought 16 bacons,
what is the maximum number of eggs to have a total amount of at most 𝑃300?

A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14

15. Michelle bought two types of facemasks with a total amount of at most 𝑃333. If
she bought 4 pieces of one type that cost 𝑃35 each, what could be the maximum
price in nearest pesos of 6 pieces of other type of facemask?

A. 𝑃192
B. 𝑃193
C. 𝑃194
D. 𝑃195

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Additional Activities

Due to Corona Virus Disease 2019 (CoViD-19) pandemic, many business

establishments have closed and people lost their jobs. One of the emerging trends
in business is online selling/marketing. To help your family, you decided to establish
an online pizza store. You consulted your parents and they are willing to give you the
initial capital to start with your online business provided you can show to them your
budgetary proposal. How will you make it?

Activity:

Make a budget proposal for establishing an online pizza store. You will be rated using
the rubrics below.

RUBRIC:

4 3 2 1
The proposal is The proposal is The proposal is The proposal is
clear, accurate, clear, practical fairly clear and the not clear and the
practical, and the and the use of use of linear use of linear
use of linear linear inequalities inequalities in two inequalities in two
inequalities in two in two variables is variables is fairly variables is not
variables and illustrated. illustrated. illustrated.
other
mathematical
statements are
properly
illustrated.

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Answer Key

2. 𝑎 ≤ 12; 𝑐 = 15
3.

1. 25𝑎 + 20𝑐 ≤ 600; 𝑎 + 𝑐 = 27

What I Can Do (variables used may vary)

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References
Abuzo, Emmanuel P., et.al, Mathematics- Grade 8 Learner’s Module First
Edition, 2013. Published by the Department of Education
Chua, Simon L.et. al, Soaring 21st Century Mathematics Living with
Elementary Algebra, 2009. Phoenex Publishing House, Inc.
Chua, Simon L.et. al, Mastering Intermediate Algebra II, 2005. SIBS
Publishing House, Inc.
Gamboa, Job D., Elementary Algebra for First Year High School, 2010. United
Eferza Academic Publications.
Orines, Fernando B., et.al, The New Grade 8 Next Century Mathematics,
2013. Phoenex Publishing House, Inc.
Oronce, Orlando A., et. al, Second year Worktext in Mathematics, 2010. Rex
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Schmidth, Philip A., et. al, Schaums Outline of Theory and Problems
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Ulpina, Jisela N., et. al, Second year Math Builders, 2007. JO-ES Publishing
House,Inc

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For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Resource

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