Math Problem Statement

Show all corners

Locate all corners for the system of inequalities shown in the graph.

Solution

To find the vertices (corners) of the region formed by the system of inequalities on the graph, we need to solve the system of equations formed by the intersection points of the boundary lines.

Step 1: Equations from the graph

The boundary lines given are:

  1. 5x2y=40-5x - 2y = -40 (green line)
  2. 2x+4y=8-2x + 4y = 8 (blue line)
  3. 7x+y=777x + y = 77 (red line)

Additionally, there are constraints x0x \geq 0 and y0y \geq 0, indicating that the feasible region is confined to the first quadrant.

Step 2: Solving for intersection points

Let's solve the system of equations by pairs to find the intersection points.

Intersection of 5x2y=40-5x - 2y = -40 and 2x+4y=8-2x + 4y = 8:

  1. Multiply the second equation by 2 to eliminate yy: 5x2y=40(unchanged)-5x - 2y = -40 \quad \text{(unchanged)} 4x+8y=16(after multiplying by 2)-4x + 8y = 16 \quad \text{(after multiplying by 2)}
  2. Add the two equations: (5x2y)+(4x+8y)=40+16(-5x - 2y) + (-4x + 8y) = -40 + 16 9x+6y=24-9x + 6y = -24 Solve for xx: x=249=83x = \frac{24}{9} = \frac{8}{3}
  3. Substitute x=83x = \frac{8}{3} back into one of the original equations to find yy. Using 5x2y=40-5x - 2y = -40: 5(83)2y=40-5\left(\frac{8}{3}\right) - 2y = -40 4032y=40-\frac{40}{3} - 2y = -40 Multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction: 406y=120-40 - 6y = -120 6y=120+40=806y = -120 + 40 = -80 y=806=403y = \frac{-80}{6} = \frac{-40}{3} Thus, the intersection point is (83,403)\left(\frac{8}{3}, -\frac{40}{3}\right).

Step 3: Identify all corners

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Inequalities
System of Equations
Graphing
Intersection Points

Formulas

-5x - 2y = -40
-2x + 4y = 8
7x + y = 77

Theorems

System of Linear Equations
Graphical Method for Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12