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Edexcel IGCSE 4MA1 Inequalities on Graphs: Exam Questions and Answers

Inequalities on Graphs questions with full solutions for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A (4MA1), Higher tier. Read the 2 worked examples first, then try the 8 exam-style questions yourself and check your working against the mark scheme.

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Solve 7−2x<1.
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Inequalities on Graphs worked examples

Worked example 1: Linear inequalities on a grid

The region R is given by x≥0, y≥1 and 2x+y≤6. Find its vertices and decide whether (2, 2) is in R.

Solution

4 steps
Tip: Solid lines for ≤ and ≥, dashed for < and >.

Worked example 2: Vertices of a region

Find the vertices of the region y≤3, y≥x−1, x+y≥1.

Solution

4 steps
Tip: Each vertex is where two boundary lines meet.

Where students lose marks on inequalities on graphs

Examiner's noteQuadratic inequalities: the final answer

Where marks are lost: Most factorise correctly but cannot write the final inequality (or write two separate conditions that contradict).

Examiners flagged this in 2 exam series (November 2024, June 2025). Summarised in our own words from Pearson Edexcel examiner reports. Read the full note →

Inequalities on Graphs exam-style questions

Try each question before you open the answer (one has its full worked solution open). The mark schemes use Edexcel-style marks: M for method, A for accuracy (after the method mark), B for an independent result.

Question 1 · easy · 1 mark

A region on a coordinate grid lies to the left of the line x=3, including points on the line. Write down the inequality that describes the region.

Show the answer and mark scheme
  • B1 x ≤ 3

Answer: x≤3

Question 2 · easy · 1 mark

Does the point (2, 5) lie in the region y>2x+1? Give a reason for your answer.

Show the answer and mark scheme
  • B1 No, since 2 × 2 + 1 = 5 and 5 is not greater than 5 (the point is on the boundary, which is not included)

Answer: No (it lies on the boundary line, which is not included)

Question 3 · easy · 2 marks

The region R is defined by x≥1, y≥2 and x+y≤6. How many points with integer coordinates lie in R?

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  • M1 lists at least 6 correct points or a correct count for one value of x
  • A1 10

Answer: 10

Question 4 · medium · 3 marks

Find the coordinates of the vertices of the region defined by y≥0, y≤x and x+y≤8.

Show the answer and mark scheme
  • B1 (0, 0)
  • B1 (8, 0)
  • B1 (4, 4)

Answer: (0,0), (8,0), (4,4)

Question 5 · medium · 3 marks

A region is the triangle with vertices (0,0), (6,0) and (0,3), including its edges. Write down the three inequalities that define the region.

Show the answer and mark scheme
  • B1 x ≥ 0
  • B1 y ≥ 0
  • B1 x + 2y ≤ 6 oe

Answer: x≥0, y≥0, x+2y≤6

Question 6 · medium · 2 marks

The lines y=2x and x+y=6 form part of the boundary of a region. Find the coordinates of the point where they meet.

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  • M1 x + 2x = 6
  • A1 (2, 4)

Answer: (2, 4)

Every question here has a full worked solution. See them all →

Question 7 · hard · 3 marks

The region R is defined by y≥1, y≤2x and x+y<7. Find the number of points with integer coordinates in R.

Show the answer and mark scheme
  • M1 correct points for at least two values of x, e.g. x = 1: (1,1), (1,2)
  • M1 systematic count for x = 1 to 5
  • A1 12

Answer: 12

Question 8 · hard · 3 marks

A region is the triangle with vertices (1,1), (5,1) and (1,5), including its edges. Write down three inequalities that define the region.

Show the answer and mark scheme
  • B1 x ≥ 1
  • B1 y ≥ 1
  • B1 x + y ≤ 6

Answer: x≥1, y≥1, x+y≤6

Every question and worked example here is original, written for IGCSE Math Revision rather than copied from Pearson papers, and each answer was re-solved independently before publishing.

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Which Edexcel IGCSE Maths papers test inequalities on graphs?

Either Higher tier paper, 1H or 2H, can test inequalities on graphs: both cover the whole Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A (4MA1) specification and both allow a calculator. Show your method, because most marks are for working.

Where can I practise more inequalities on graphs questions?

In the IGCSE student hub: Unit 4 (Graphs & Functions) has more exam-style questions on this topic, each with a mark scheme. Practice starts with a 7-day free trial; the worked examples and questions on this page are free.

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