Math Problem Statement

Which ordered pair is in the solution set of the following system of inequalities? y < 1/2x + 4 y ≥ -x + 1 A. (-5, 3) B. (0, 4) C. (3, -5) D. (4, 0)

Solution

To determine which ordered pair is in the solution set of the given system of inequalities, we need to test each ordered pair against the two inequalities:

Inequalities:

  1. y<12x+4y < \frac{1}{2}x + 4
  2. yx+1y \geq -x + 1

Let's test each option:

A. (5,3)(-5, 3)

  1. Check y<12x+4y < \frac{1}{2}x + 4: 3<12(5)+4=2.5+4=1.5(False)3 < \frac{1}{2}(-5) + 4 = -2.5 + 4 = 1.5 \quad (\text{False})

Since the first inequality is false, this pair does not satisfy the system.

B. (0,4)(0, 4)

  1. Check y<12x+4y < \frac{1}{2}x + 4: 4<12(0)+4=4(False)4 < \frac{1}{2}(0) + 4 = 4 \quad (\text{False})

Since the first inequality is false, this pair does not satisfy the system.

C. (3,5)(3, -5)

  1. Check y<12x+4y < \frac{1}{2}x + 4: 5<12(3)+4=1.5+4=5.5(True)-5 < \frac{1}{2}(3) + 4 = 1.5 + 4 = 5.5 \quad (\text{True})

  2. Check yx+1y \geq -x + 1: 5(3)+1=3+1=2(False)-5 \geq -(3) + 1 = -3 + 1 = -2 \quad (\text{False})

Since the second inequality is false, this pair does not satisfy the system.

D. (4,0)(4, 0)

  1. Check y<12x+4y < \frac{1}{2}x + 4: 0<12(4)+4=2+4=6(True)0 < \frac{1}{2}(4) + 4 = 2 + 4 = 6 \quad (\text{True})

  2. Check yx+1y \geq -x + 1: 0(4)+1=4+1=3(True)0 \geq -(4) + 1 = -4 + 1 = -3 \quad (\text{True})

Since both inequalities are true for this pair, the correct answer is:

Answer: D. (4, 0)

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you graph a system of inequalities?
  2. What does the solution set of a system of inequalities represent?
  3. How can you determine if a point lies within the solution set of an inequality?
  4. What strategies can be used to solve systems of linear inequalities?
  5. What are the real-world applications of systems of inequalities?

Tip: Always check each point in the system of inequalities separately to ensure it satisfies all conditions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Inequalities
Systems of Inequalities
Coordinate Plane

Formulas

y < 1/2x + 4
y ≥ -x + 1

Theorems

Solution Set of Inequalities
Graphing Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12