Math Problem Statement

Graph the feasible region for the system of inequalities. Illustrate the feasible region by shading it. 2x + y ≤ 3 x - y ≥ 3

Solution

To graph and determine the feasible region for the system of inequalities, we will break the problem into steps.

The system of inequalities:

  1. 2x+y32x + y \leq 3
  2. xy3x - y \geq 3

Steps to solve:

  1. Graph the boundary lines:

    • Convert each inequality to an equation to plot the lines:
      • For 2x+y=32x + y = 3: Solve for yy: y=2x+3y = -2x + 3
      • For xy=3x - y = 3: Solve for yy: y=x3y = x - 3
  2. Plot the lines:

    • The line y=2x+3y = -2x + 3 has a slope of -2 and a y-intercept of 3.
    • The line y=x3y = x - 3 has a slope of 1 and a y-intercept of -3.
  3. Determine the shading direction:

    • For 2x+y32x + y \leq 3, shade below the line y=2x+3y = -2x + 3.
    • For xy3x - y \geq 3, rearranged as yx3y \leq x - 3, shade below the line y=x3y = x - 3.
  4. Find the intersection point:

    • Set 2x+3=x3-2x + 3 = x - 3 to find the intersection of the two lines. 2x+3=x3-2x + 3 = x - 3 Solving this: 2xx=33-2x - x = -3 - 3 3x=6x=2-3x = -6 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 2 Substitute x=2x = 2 into one of the equations to find yy: y=2(2)+3=4+3=1y = -2(2) + 3 = -4 + 3 = -1 So, the lines intersect at (2,1)(2, -1).
  5. Shade the feasible region:

    • The feasible region is the area where the shaded parts from both inequalities overlap, which will be below both lines.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you check if a point is in the feasible region?
  2. What does the slope of each line represent in terms of the inequalities?
  3. How do you handle systems of inequalities with more than two inequalities?
  4. What is the significance of the intersection point in linear programming?
  5. How can the feasible region change if we reverse the inequality symbols?

Tip:

When graphing inequalities, always remember to test a point not on the boundary to confirm where the shading should be placed!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graphing Inequalities
Linear Equations
Feasible Region

Formulas

Slope-intercept form y = mx + b

Theorems

Intersection of two lines
Graphing inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11