Systems of Linear Inequalities

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What is a system of linear inequalities?

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A system of linear inequalities is a set of two or more linear inequalities that are considered simultaneously. The solution is the set of all points that satisfy all inequalities in the system.

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How do you represent a linear inequality graphically?

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A linear inequality is represented graphically by a region on a coordinate plane, which is bounded by a line. The line can be solid (for ≤ or ≥) or dotted (for < or >).

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What does a dotted line indicate in the graph of an inequality?

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A dotted line indicates that the points on the line are not included in the solution set, which is the case for inequalities using < or >.

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What does a solid line indicate in the graph of an inequality?

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A solid line indicates that the points on the line are included in the solution set, which is the case for inequalities using ≤ or ≥.

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How do you determine the solution set of a system of linear inequalities?

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The solution set is determined by finding the intersection of the regions represented by each inequality in the system.

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What is the significance of the intersection of two inequalities?

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The intersection of two inequalities represents the set of points that satisfy both inequalities simultaneously, which is the solution to the system.

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What is the graphical representation of the inequality y > 2x - 4?

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The graphical representation is a region above the line y = 2x - 4, with a dotted line indicating that points on the line are not included.

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What is the graphical representation of the inequality y ≤ 2x - 1?

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The graphical representation is a region below and including the line y = 2x - 1, with a solid line indicating that points on the line are included.

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Can a system of linear inequalities have no solution?

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Yes, a system of linear inequalities can have no solution if the regions represented by the inequalities do not overlap.

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What does it mean if a system of linear inequalities has an infinite number of solutions?

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It means that there are infinitely many points that satisfy all inequalities in the system, often occurring when the inequalities represent the same line or overlapping regions.