Math Problem Statement
Mr. Aguilar placed a graphed system of linear inequalities on the board.
Which system of linear inequalities is best represented by the graph?
A.
y ≤ 3x − 9y ≤ 3x − 9
y ≥ −45x + 7y ≥ −45x + 7
B.
y ≥ 3x − 9y ≥ 3x − 9
y ≥ −45x + 7y ≥ −45x + 7
C.
y ≥ 3x − 9y ≥ 3x − 9
y ≤ −45x + 7y ≤ −45x + 7
D.
y ≤ 3x − 9y ≤ 3x − 9
y ≤ −45x + 7y ≤ −45x + 7
Solution
To determine which system of linear inequalities matches the graph, let's analyze the inequalities provided in each option. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to look for:
Key elements to check:
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Inequality Direction:
- or indicates if the solution region lies below or above the line.
- means shading below the line (or on the line if equality holds).
- means shading above the line (or on the line if equality holds).
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Slope and Y-Intercept:
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The inequalities are in the form or , where is the slope and is the y-intercept.
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For the line :
- Slope
- Y-intercept
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For the line :
- Slope
- Y-intercept
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Now, let's interpret each option:
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Option A:
- (shading below this line)
- (shading above this line)
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Option B:
- (shading above this line)
- (shading above this line)
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Option C:
- (shading above this line)
- (shading below this line)
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Option D:
- (shading below this line)
- (shading below this line)
Choosing the correct system:
The correct system will have:
- One inequality with and one with if the solution region is bounded between the two lines.
Thus, Option A is the most likely answer:
- (shading below)
- (shading above)
This option suggests the solution region is between the two lines, matching a typical intersection of two linear inequalities.
Would you like a detailed graph explanation or further clarification?
Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:
- How do we determine if an inequality includes the boundary line?
- What happens when the slopes of two lines are equal in a system of inequalities?
- How do you graph a system of linear inequalities step by step?
- How can you tell if a point lies in the solution region of a system of inequalities?
- What does it mean if two inequalities have no overlapping solution region?
Tip: When graphing inequalities, use test points (like the origin) to confirm which side of the line should be shaded.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Inequalities
Graphing Inequalities
Systems of Inequalities
Formulas
y ≤ mx + b
y ≥ mx + b
Theorems
Solution region theorem for inequalities
Intersection of solution regions for systems of inequalities
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10