Math Problem Statement

Which point would be a solution to the system of linear inequalities shown below? y, is less than or equal to, 2, x, plus, 5, y, is less than, minus, start fraction, 3, divided by, 2, end fraction, x, plus, 5 y≤2x+5y<− 2 3 ​ x+5

Solution

The system of linear inequalities is as follows:

  1. y2x+5y \leq 2x + 5
  2. y<32x+5y < -\frac{3}{2}x + 5

To find a point that satisfies this system, we need to identify a region where both inequalities overlap. We can do this by looking for a point that satisfies both conditions.

Step-by-step approach:

  1. The first inequality, y2x+5y \leq 2x + 5, represents a region below or on the line y=2x+5y = 2x + 5.
  2. The second inequality, y<32x+5y < -\frac{3}{2}x + 5, represents a region below the line y=32x+5y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 5.

These lines will intersect at some point, and the solution must lie in the area where both inequalities overlap. You can solve for the intersection point of the two lines by setting the right-hand sides of the equations equal to each other:

2x+5=32x+52x + 5 = -\frac{3}{2}x + 5

Solving for xx:

  1. Subtract 5 from both sides: 2x=32x2x = -\frac{3}{2}x

  2. Add 32x\frac{3}{2}x to both sides: 2x+32x=02x + \frac{3}{2}x = 0

  3. Convert 2x into a fraction: 42x+32x=0\frac{4}{2}x + \frac{3}{2}x = 0

  4. Combine like terms: 72x=0\frac{7}{2}x = 0

  5. Solve for xx: x=0x = 0

Substituting x=0x = 0 back into either equation to find yy:

Using y=2x+5y = 2x + 5: y=2(0)+5=5y = 2(0) + 5 = 5

Thus, the two lines intersect at the point (0,5)(0, 5).

Check the inequalities:

  • For y2x+5y \leq 2x + 5: At (0,5)(0, 5), we have 52(0)+55 \leq 2(0) + 5, which is true.
  • For y<32x+5y < -\frac{3}{2}x + 5: At (0,5)(0, 5), we have 5<32(0)+55 < -\frac{3}{2}(0) + 5, which is false, because the inequality is strict.

Since the second inequality does not include the point (0,5)(0, 5) due to the strict inequality, we need to pick a point strictly below the line y=32x+5y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 5 but also satisfy y2x+5y \leq 2x + 5.

Trying another point:

Let’s test x=1x = 1 and substitute into both inequalities.

  • For the first inequality: y2(1)+5=7y \leq 2(1) + 5 = 7.
  • For the second inequality: y<32(1)+5=72=3.5y < -\frac{3}{2}(1) + 5 = \frac{7}{2} = 3.5.

If we pick y=3y = 3 (since it must be less than 3.5), the point (1,3)(1, 3) satisfies both inequalities.

Conclusion:

A point that satisfies both inequalities is (1,3)(1, 3).

Would you like me to explain this further, or do you have any additional questions?


Here are 5 follow-up questions:

  1. How do we graph these inequalities to visually check the solution?
  2. How can we solve a system of three linear inequalities?
  3. What does the inequality symbol \leq represent geometrically?
  4. How do you solve for the intersection of two linear inequalities algebraically?
  5. How would the solution change if the second inequality was y32x+5y \leq -\frac{3}{2}x + 5?

Tip: When dealing with strict inequalities like <<, make sure the solution does not include the boundary line, while for non-strict inequalities like \leq, the boundary line is included.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Inequalities
Systems of Inequalities
Algebraic Solving

Formulas

y ≤ 2x + 5
y < -3/2x + 5

Theorems

Solution of linear systems
Intersection of lines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10