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Mathematics
Second Quarter

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

Background Information for Learners

This activity sheet serves as a self-learning guide for the learners. It facilitates
lesson comprehension as it specifically aims for students’ mastery on linear equations
and inequalities in one variable.

These are the terms that you need to remember:

Linear Equation – these are mathematical phrase(s) in one variable that has an exactly
one solution.

The Properties of Equality.

A. Reflexive Property of Equality For each real number a, a = a.

Examples: 3 = 3 –b = –b x + 2 = x + 2

B. Symmetric Property of Equality

For any real numbers a and b, if a = b then b = a.
Examples: If 2 + 3 = 5, then 5 = 2
+ 3. If x – 5 = 2, then
2 = x – 5.

C. Transitive Property of Equality For any real numbers a, b, and c,

If a = b and b = c, then a = c
Examples: If 2 + 3 = 5 and 5 = 1 + 4, then 2 + 3 = 1
+ 4. If x – 1 = y and y = 3, then x – 1 =
3.

D. Substitution Property of Equality

For any real numbers a and b: If a = b, then a may be replaced by b, or
b may be replaced by a, in any mathematical sentence without changing
its meaning.
Examples: If x + y = 5 and x = 3, then 3 + y = 5.
If 6 – b = 2 and b = 4, then 6 – 4 = 2.

E. Addition Property of Equality (APE)

For all real numbers a, b, and c, a = b if and only if a + c = b + c.
If we add the same number to both sides of the equal sign, then the two
sides remain equal.
Example: 10 + 3 = 13 is true if and only if 10 + 3 + 248 = 13+
248 is also true (because the same number, 248, was
added to both sides of the equation).

F. Multiplication Property of Equality (MPE)

For all real numbers a, b, and c, where c ≠ 0, a = b if and only if ac =
bc. If we multiply the same number to both sides of the equal sign, then
the two sides remain equal.
Example: 3 · 5 = 15 is true if and only if (3 · 5) · 2 = 15 · 2 is
also true
(because the same number, 2, was multiplied to both
sides of the equation).

Linear Inequality – it may have more than one solution because there are infinitely
many numbers that are greater than (or less than) a given number.

Properties of Inequalities

A. Trichotomy Property
For any number a and b, one and only one of the following is true:
a < b, a = b, or a > b.

B. Transitive Property of Inequality

For any numbers a, b and c,
a if a < b and b < c, then a < c,
and (b) if a > b and b > c, then
a > c.

The transitive property can be visualized using the number line:

If a is to the left of b, and b is to the left of c, then a is to the left of c.

C. Addition Property of Inequality (API) For all real numbers a, b and c:

a if a < b, then a + c < b + c, and
(b) if a > b, then a + c > b + c.
Observe that adding the same number to both a and b will not
change the inequality.

Note that this is true whether we add a positive or negative number to both sides of the
inequality. This property can also be visualized using the number line:

D. Multiplication Property of Inequality (MPI)

For all real numbers a, b and c, then all the following are
true: (a) if c > 0 and a < b, then ac < bc;
(b) if c > 0 and a > b, then ac >
bc. (c) if c < 0 and a < b, then
ac > bc;
(d) if c < 0 and a > b, then ac < bc.

Observe that multiplying a positive number to both sides of an inequality does not
change the inequality. However, multiplying a negative number to both sides of an
inequality reverses the inequality. Some applications of this property can be visualized
using a number line:
In the number line, it can be seen that if 2 < 3, then 2(4) < 3(4), but 2(– 2) > 3(–
2).

Note: Linear equations in one variable may have a unique solution, but linear
inequalities in one variable may have many solutions.

Learning Competency with code

The learner illustrates linear equation and inequality in one variable. M7AL-IIh-
4 (Second Quarter Week 7 and 8)

Activity 1: Show Me My Features!

A. Tell whether each mathematical statement is an EQUATION or an

INEQUALITY

1. –5 + 8 = 3 _______________________

2. 7 + 2 < 14 _______________________

3. 25 > 13 + 10 _______________________

4. 5 + 9 = 14 _______________________

5. 13 – 7 > 5 _______________________

B. Write the symbol =, >, or < in the box to form a true relation.
1. 8 + 6 14

2. 6 + 5 5

3. 4 – 1 7

4. 18 – 11 6

5. –26 + 16 12

Activity 2: How is My Degree?

A. Complete the following table by placing a check mark on the column that
corresponds the degree of the given equation.

Equations First Degree (Linear Not First Degree (Not

Equations) Linear Equations)
1. 2x + 4y = 7
2. 6a – b = 3

3. 𝑦 + 7 = 11
4. 3x + 5 = –4
5. 9x + 3 = 2
6. –7x + 1 = 5
7. 𝑎 +4= 8
5
8. 𝑥= 19
2 +4𝑦

9. 𝑎 (𝑎 + 9) = −3
10. 𝑥4 + 3𝑥 + 7 = 12
B. Complete the following table by placing a check mark on the column that
corresponds the degree of the given inequalities.

Inequalities First Degree (Linear Not First Degree (Not

Inequalities) Linear Inequalities)
1. 𝑥 + 4 = −7
2. 𝑎 − 3 + 9 > 8
3. −𝑦 + 10 = 3
4. 𝑎2 − 5 ≥ 9
5. 6m − 7 < 3
6. 𝑧 + 8 = 18
7. 𝑎 − 9 ≥ −3
8. 𝑏4 − 7 = 0
9. 3𝑥 > −4
10. 6 − 𝑧 ≤ 10

Activity 3: Please Always Observe!

Evaluate each expression under Column A if x = 4. Match it to its value under

Column B and write the corresponding letter on the space before each item. A passage
will be revealed if answered correctly.
(Hint: We must do this always to prevent Covid – 19.)

Column A Column B

1. _____ 4 + 𝑥 = N −4
2. _____ 3𝑥 − 3 = T 11
3. _____ 𝑥 − 2 = I −1
4. _____ 2𝑥 − 7 = C 8

5. _____ 𝑥 + 10 = G 36
6. _____ 7𝑥 = E 4
7. _____ 𝑥 − 8 = K −6
8. _____ 3 − 𝑥 = O −2
9. _____ −6 + 𝑥 = A 9
10. _____ 9𝑥 = J 12
11. _____ 10 − 4𝑥 = M 1
12. _____ −𝑥 + 7 = L 3
13. _____ 13 − 2𝑥 = D 2
14. _____ 3𝑥 − 8 = H 5
15. _____ 2𝑥 + 3 = S 28
Reflection: (Learner writes how he/she feels about the activity)
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References

Mathematics 7 Learning Material, p. 152 – 176

Mathematics 7 Teaching Guide, p. 192 – 198

Prepared by:

MARJORIE A. INGARAN
Writer

CRISEL C. BISTANTE
Writer