This exam tips covers Common Mistakes to Avoid within Linear Inequalities for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Linear Inequalities in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 11 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 7 of 7 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.
Topic position
Section 7 of 7
Practice
14 questions
Recall
11 flashcards
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Wrong:
-2x > 6 becomes x > -3
Right:
-2x > 6 becomes x < -3 (flip when dividing by negative!)
Wrong:
Using closed circle for x < 5
Right:
Open circle for < and >, closed for ≤ and ≥
Wrong:
Integer solutions for -2 < x ≤ 3 include -2
Right:
-2 is NOT included (strict <), integers are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3