Math Problem Statement

A system of inequalities is shown below:y<−2x+1x+2y≥−4Which of the following is in the solution set of this system of inequalities?A.(−5,4)B.(−9,1)C.(6,−8)D.(2,−3)

Solution

We are given the system of inequalities:

  1. y<2x+1y < -2x + 1
  2. x+2y4x + 2y \geq -4

We need to test which of the points provided satisfies both inequalities.

Option A: (5,4)(-5, 4)

  1. First inequality: y<2x+1y < -2x + 1 4<2(5)+14 < -2(-5) + 1 4<10+14 < 10 + 1 4<11(True)4 < 11 \quad \text{(True)}

  2. Second inequality: x+2y4x + 2y \geq -4 5+2(4)4-5 + 2(4) \geq -4 5+84-5 + 8 \geq -4 34(True)3 \geq -4 \quad \text{(True)}

Since both inequalities are satisfied, (5,4)(-5, 4) is in the solution set.

Option B: (9,1)(-9, 1)

  1. First inequality: y<2x+1y < -2x + 1 1<2(9)+11 < -2(-9) + 1 1<18+11 < 18 + 1 1<19(True)1 < 19 \quad \text{(True)}

  2. Second inequality: x+2y4x + 2y \geq -4 9+2(1)4-9 + 2(1) \geq -4 9+24-9 + 2 \geq -4 74(False)-7 \geq -4 \quad \text{(False)}

Since the second inequality is not satisfied, (9,1)(-9, 1) is not in the solution set.

Option C: (6,8)(6, -8)

  1. First inequality: y<2x+1y < -2x + 1 8<2(6)+1-8 < -2(6) + 1 8<12+1-8 < -12 + 1 8<11(False)-8 < -11 \quad \text{(False)}

Since the first inequality is not satisfied, (6,8)(6, -8) is not in the solution set.

Option D: (2,3)(2, -3)

  1. First inequality: y<2x+1y < -2x + 1 3<2(2)+1-3 < -2(2) + 1 3<4+1-3 < -4 + 1 3<3(False)-3 < -3 \quad \text{(False)}

Since the first inequality is not satisfied, (2,3)(2, -3) is not in the solution set.

Conclusion:

The point that satisfies both inequalities is Option A: (5,4)(-5, 4).


Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to extend your understanding:

  1. How can you graph the system of inequalities?
  2. What happens when a point lies on the boundary line of an inequality?
  3. How do you solve a system of inequalities with more than two constraints?
  4. How can you determine the feasible region for a system of inequalities?
  5. Can the solution set of a system of inequalities be empty?

Tip: Always test inequalities by substituting points back into the system to verify their validity!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Inequalities
Linear Inequalities
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

y < -2x + 1
x + 2y ≥ -4

Theorems

Substitution of Points in Inequalities
Graphical Representation of Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10