Solving: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
16 questions
~32 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop skills in solving linear inequalities, combining procedural practice, problem-solving, and extension questions for GCSE Foundation students.

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Solving: Challenge & Extension

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Grade GCSE Foundation
A

Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Solve for x: 3x - 5 > 4
[2 marks]
2.
Solve the inequality: 2x + 3 ≤ 7
[2 marks]
3.
Solve for x: -4x + 6 < 14
[2 marks]
4.
Plot the graph of y > 2x - 1 on the grid.
[3 marks]
5.
Construct a triangle on the grid where the sides satisfy the inequality: x + y < 6.
[3 marks]
B

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working clearly.
1.
Solve the inequality: 5x - 2 ≤ 3x + 4.
[2 marks]
2.
Solve for x: -2(3x - 1) > 4x + 5.
[2 marks]
3.
Solve the inequality: 7 - 2x ≥ 1.
[2 marks]
4.
Plot the graph of y < -x + 4 on the grid.
[3 marks]
C

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer the following multi-step problems with explanation.
1.
A school bus can carry at most 50 students. If x students are on the bus and 10 more join, write an inequality to represent the situation. Solve for x.
[4 marks]
2.
A factory produces a maximum of 200 units per day. If y units are produced today, and tomorrow 30 more units are produced, write and solve an inequality to find the maximum y.
[4 marks]
D

Real-world Applications

Read the scenario and write the solution inequality. Show your reasoning.
1.
A mobile phone plan costs a maximum of £30 per month. Calls cost 10p per minute. Write an inequality to determine the maximum number of minutes you can talk without exceeding £30.
[4 marks]
E

Challenge & Extension

Answer these challenging problems, showing all steps clearly.
1.
Solve for x: 2(3x - 4) > x + 10, then interpret the solution in words.
[4 marks]
2.
Construct an inequality to model the scenario: A store sells items for £5 each. The total cost should be less than or equal to £40. Find the maximum number of items.
[4 marks]
F

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Complete the questions below and identify any errors in the provided solutions.
1.
Student's solution: Solve x - 4 < 7. Student writes: x < 7 + 4, so x < 11. Is this correct? If not, correct the mistake.
[3 marks]
2.
Solve for x: 6x + 2 > 4x + 5. Show the correct steps.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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