Math Problem Statement

Solve the system of two linear inequalities graphically. The system is x > 7 and y ≥ 3. Find the region with points that satisfy both inequalities.

Solution

Let's solve the system of inequalities graphically, as requested in the problem:

The system of inequalities is:

  1. x>7x > 7
  2. y3y \geq 3

Interpretation:

  • The inequality x>7x > 7 means that we are considering all the points where the xx-coordinate is greater than 7. In the graph, this is a vertical line at x=7x = 7, and the region to the right of this line represents the solution set.
  • The inequality y3y \geq 3 means that we are considering all points where the yy-coordinate is greater than or equal to 3. In the graph, this is a horizontal line at y=3y = 3, and the region above this line (including the line) is part of the solution.

Shaded Region:

  • The region that satisfies both inequalities will be where both conditions are true. That is, xx is greater than 7 and yy is greater than or equal to 3.
  • This corresponds to the upper-right quadrant of the graph beyond x=7x = 7 and y=3y = 3.

Answer:

Looking at the graph in your image, region D is the one in the upper-right area that satisfies both conditions.

So, the correct answer is D.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How would the graph change if x7x \geq 7 instead of x>7x > 7?
  2. What would the solution region look like if the inequalities were x<7x < 7 and y3y \leq 3?
  3. How would you represent a system of three inequalities graphically?
  4. What if the inequality y>3y > 3 had been a strict inequality (without the "equal to")?
  5. How can we determine the vertices of the feasible region in a system of inequalities?

Tip: Always check if the inequalities include the boundary lines (i.e., whether the inequality is strict or includes "equal to") to shade the region correctly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Graphing Inequalities

Formulas

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Theorems

Graphing Linear Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10