Solving 1 & 2-Step Inequalities: Notes, Practice, Partner Activity

Solve one- and two-step inequalities using the same inverse-operation process as solving equations

Identify when multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number requires flipping the inequality symbol

Graph the solution set of a one- or two-step inequality on a number line

Check a solution to an inequality by substituting a value from the solution set

Use the 'Predict' activity on the notes page (four sample inequalities) as a quick formative check before moving to the full eight-problem practice set

Assign the partner practice as true paired work, since Partner A and Partner B receive different problems specifically so they can't simply copy each other's answers

Note that this resource assumes students already know how to solve one- and two-step equations; pair it with the vendor's companion equations resource first if that skill needs review

Use the Google Forms version of the test practice for a self-scoring digital check, or the printable version for a paper quiz

Inequality solving — students apply inverse operations to solve one- and two-step inequalities, following the same process used for equations.

Sign-flip recognition — students predict and confirm when multiplying or dividing by a negative number requires reversing the inequality symbol.

Solution graphing — students graph the solution set of each inequality on a number line as part of the solve/graph/check practice.

Peer error-checking — in the partner activity, students solve independent problems, compare answers with a partner, and analyze any mismatches for errors.