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- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
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- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
7. Systems of Equations & Matrices
Graphing Systems of Inequalities
Problem 53
Textbook Question
Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities.
3x−2y≥6
x+y≤−5y≤4

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Start by graphing the inequality \(3x - 2y \ge 6\). First, rewrite it in slope-intercept form \(y = mx + b\). Solve for \(y\) to get \(y \le \frac{3}{2}x - 3\). Plot the line \(y = \frac{3}{2}x - 3\) using a solid line because the inequality is 'greater than or equal to'. Shade the region below the line since \(y\) is less than or equal to the expression.
Next, graph the inequality \(x + y \le -5\). Again, rewrite it in slope-intercept form: \(y \le -x - 5\). Plot the line \(y = -x - 5\) using a solid line. Shade the region below this line as well.
Now, graph the inequality \(y \le 4\). This is a horizontal line at \(y = 4\). Use a solid line and shade the region below this line.
Identify the region where all shaded areas overlap. This overlapping region represents the solution set for the system of inequalities.
Finally, ensure that the graph accurately represents the solution set by checking that each point in the overlapping region satisfies all three inequalities.

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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Inequalities
Inequalities are mathematical expressions that show the relationship between two values when they are not equal. They can be represented using symbols such as '≥' (greater than or equal to), '≤' (less than or equal to), '>' (greater than), and '<' (less than). Understanding how to interpret and manipulate inequalities is crucial for solving systems of inequalities.
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Graphing Linear Inequalities
Graphing linear inequalities involves representing the solutions of an inequality on a coordinate plane. The boundary line is drawn based on the corresponding equation, and the region that satisfies the inequality is shaded. For '≥' or '≤', the line is solid, indicating that points on the line are included in the solution set, while for '>' or '<', the line is dashed.
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Systems of Inequalities
A system of inequalities consists of two or more inequalities that are considered simultaneously. The solution set is the region where the shaded areas of all inequalities overlap on the graph. Analyzing systems of inequalities requires understanding how to find the intersection of these regions to determine the feasible solutions.
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