Math Problem Statement

Use the given graph to solve the following inequality: y1 - y2 ≥ 0

Solution

The inequality y1y20y_1 - y_2 \geq 0 translates to determining the regions where the graph of y1y_1 is greater than or equal to the graph of y2y_2. The graph shows two lines, y1y_1 (blue line) and y2y_2 (red line), crossing at the point (2,1)(2, 1).

To solve this inequality, we need to find where y1y2y_1 \geq y_2. This happens when the blue line is above the red line or they are equal.

Solution Process:

  1. Intersection Point: At the point (2,1)(2, 1), the two lines intersect, meaning y1=y2y_1 = y_2 at x=2x = 2.
  2. Left of the Intersection: For x2x \leq 2, the blue line ( y1y_1 ) is above the red line ( y2y_2 ), meaning y1>y2y_1 > y_2.
  3. Right of the Intersection: For x>2x > 2, the red line ( y2y_2 ) is above the blue line ( y1y_1 ), meaning y1<y2y_1 < y_2.

Conclusion:

The solution for y1y20y_1 - y_2 \geq 0 is for x2x \leq 2, and the inequality holds at x=2x = 2 as well because of the "greater than or equal to" condition.

Solution in interval notation:

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the significance of the intersection point between two functions?
  2. How do you interpret inequality conditions like y1y20y_1 - y_2 \geq 0 geometrically?
  3. Can we apply this process to non-linear functions?
  4. What changes if the inequality was y1y2>0y_1 - y_2 > 0 instead?
  5. How would this solution change if y1y_1 and y2y_2 had different slopes?

Tip: Always pay attention to whether the inequality includes the "equal to" condition, as it changes whether the boundary point is included in the solution set.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Linear Equations
Graph Interpretation

Formulas

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Theorems

Linear equation inequality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10