Learning Objective: To explore Quadratic Inequalities.

EQUATIONS & INEQUALITIES Starter (10 minutes)

Corbett Maths 5-a-day

Prior knowledge:
You need to be able to do this for the
lesson! Higher plus
Corbett Maths Video:

https://corbettmaths.com/2018
/04/25/factorising-quadratics-
videos/

Success Criteria: Be able to solve and plot Quadratic inequalities on a graph

𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 12 + 4𝑥 > 𝑥 2
 Find the coordinates of intersection by
setting the equations equal and solving them

12 + 4𝑥 = 𝑥 2
Rearrange
0= 𝑥2 − 4𝑥 − 12
Factorise
0 = 𝑥 − 6 (𝑥 + 2)
Solve
𝑥 = −2 𝑜𝑟 6 Use either equation to find
the corresponding y-
𝑦 = 4 𝑜𝑟 36 coordinates

So the coordinates of
intersection are (-2,4) and (6,36)

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Hence write down the solution to the inequality
12 + 4𝑥 > 𝑥 2

→ Look at the graphs. You want the region

where 𝐿1 > 𝐿2

→ This is found between the

intersections, so between 𝑥 = −2 and
𝑥=6

The solution is therefore:

−2 < 𝑥 < 6

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 .

On graph paper, show the

region that satisfies the y 𝒙=𝟓
following inequalities:

𝑦 ≥ −2
𝑥<5
𝑦 ≤ 3𝑥 + 2
𝑥>0 x
𝒚 = −𝟐

Start by drawing each of

these as if they were an
equation… 𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟐
𝒙=𝟎

→ Use solid or dotted lines

depending on the inequality…

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 Equations and Inequalities
You can use shading on graphs to
identify regions that satisfy linear
and quadratic inequalities.
On this diagram, the shaded region represents
all the coordinates where 𝑦 > 𝑓(𝑥)
y 𝒇(𝒙)

On this diagram, the unshaded region represents

all the coordinates where 𝑦 < 𝑓(𝑥)

x → A dotted line would mean the line itself is not

included (> 𝑜𝑟 <)

→ A solid line would mean the line is included (≥ 𝑜𝑟 ≤)

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On graph paper, show the region that
satisfies the following inequalities: y 𝒚 = 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟒

2𝑦 + 𝑥 < 14 𝟐𝒚 + 𝒙 = 𝟏𝟒

𝑦 > 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 4

x
Start by drawing each of these as if
they were an equation, based on the
skills you already have

→ Use solid or dotted lines depending

on the inequality…

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HARDWORKING :
SOLUTIONS :
SOLUTIONS
1. A farmer sells potatoes and carrots. Each potato costs $3, and each carrot costs $2. He has a
budget of $100 and wants to buy at least 10 vegetables in total. Additionally, the number of
potatoes must not exceed three times the number of carrots.

a. Write down three inequalities to represent the situation.

b. If he sells each potato for $5 and each carrot for $4, how many of each should he buy to
maximize his profit? Use a graphical approach.

2.A freelance photographer works on wedding and portrait photography. Wedding photography earns $200 per
session and takes 6 hours, while portrait photography earns $80 per session and takes 3 hours. The
photographer can work up to 30 hours per week and wants to complete at least 3 portrait sessions weekly.
However, the total number of wedding sessions must be no more than half the total number of sessions.
a. Formulate inequalities to model the constraints.
b. Use the constraints to find how many of each type of session the photographer should complete to maximize
weekly earnings.
3.A furniture workshop produces tables and chairs. Each table requires 10 hours and 5 kg of wood,
while each chair requires 6 hours and 2 kg of wood. The workshop has a maximum of 120 hours
and 40 kg of wood available weekly. Additionally, the workshop must produce at least twice as
many chairs as tables.
a. Write inequalities to represent the constraints.
b. If the profit on a table is $50 and on a chair is $30, how many tables and chairs should the
workshop produce to maximize the profit?

4.A tech company produces two types of smartphones: Type A and Type B. Each Type A phone
requires 2 hours of assembly and 1 hour of testing, while each Type B phone requires 3 hours of
assembly and 2 hours of testing. The company has a maximum of 100 assembly hours and 50
testing hours available each week. They must produce at least 20 phones in total, with the number
of Type B phones being at least 40% of the total production.
a. Write inequalities to represent the situation.
b. If the profit on a Type A phone is $80 and on a Type B phone is $100, determine how many of
each type should be produced to maximize weekly profit.
5.A catering company provides services for small and large events. Small events require 2 cooks
and 1 assistant, while large events require 5 cooks and 3 assistants. The company has 20 cooks
and 10 assistants available. Additionally, the company must cater to at least 4 small events and at
least 2 large events weekly. However, the total number of large events catered must not exceed
half the total number of small events.
a. Write inequalities to represent the constraints.
b. If the profit from a small event is $400 and from a large event is $1,200, determine the optimal
number of each event type to maximize the company’s profit.