Math Problem Statement

Determine graphically the solution set for the system of inequalities. x + y  ≤  5 2x + y  ≤  7 2x − y  ≥  −1 x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0

Solution

To determine the solution set graphically for the system of inequalities, we need to:

  1. Plot each inequality line and shade the appropriate region.
  2. Identify the region where all inequalities overlap, as this represents the solution set.

System of Inequalities

  1. x+y5x + y \leq 5
  2. 2x+y72x + y \leq 7
  3. 2xy12x - y \geq -1
  4. x0x \geq 0
  5. y0y \geq 0

Steps to Graph Each Inequality

  1. Graph x+y=5x + y = 5:

    • This is a line with a slope of -1 and y-intercept at (0,5)(0, 5).
    • Another point on the line is (5,0)(5, 0).
    • Shade the region below this line for x+y5x + y \leq 5.
  2. Graph 2x+y=72x + y = 7:

    • This is a line with a slope of -2 and y-intercept at (0,7)(0, 7).
    • Another point on the line is (3.5,0)(3.5, 0).
    • Shade the region below this line for 2x+y72x + y \leq 7.
  3. Graph 2xy=12x - y = -1:

    • Rearrange this to y=2x+1y = 2x + 1.
    • This line has a slope of 2 and y-intercept at (0,1)(0, 1).
    • Shade the region above this line for 2xy12x - y \geq -1.
  4. Graph x0x \geq 0 and y0y \geq 0:

    • These inequalities restrict the solution to the first quadrant.

Finding the Feasible Region

The solution set is where all shaded regions overlap, and it lies within the first quadrant due to x0x \geq 0 and y0y \geq 0. The boundary points of this region can be found by determining intersections of the lines.

Would you like further assistance with finding these intersection points or visualizing the graph?


Related Questions:

  1. What are the boundary points of the feasible region?
  2. How can we solve the inequalities algebraically to verify the graphical solution?
  3. How do we determine the vertices of the solution region?
  4. What are real-world applications of solving systems of inequalities graphically?
  5. How does changing one inequality affect the solution region?

Tip: When plotting inequalities, always start by graphing each line first, then shade regions and check for overlaps.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Inequalities
Graphical Solutions
Systems of Inequalities
Feasible Region

Formulas

Line equation in slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
Intersection of lines to determine vertices of the feasible region

Theorems

Theory of Linear Inequalities
Intersection of Planes in Coordinate Geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12