Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities

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What is a system of linear inequalities?

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A set of two or more linear inequalities that share the same variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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It means 'less than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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It means 'greater than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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When do you use a solid line when graphing inequalities?

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You use a solid line for inequalities with '≤' or '≥'.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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When do you use a dashed line when graphing inequalities?

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You use a dashed line for inequalities with '<' or '>'.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the solution to a system of linear inequalities?

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It is the set of all points that satisfy all inequalities in the system.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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How do you determine if a point is a solution to a system of inequalities?

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Substitute the point into each inequality; if it satisfies all, it is a solution.

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What does the graph of a linear inequality represent?

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It represents all the solutions to that inequality.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the significance of the intersection of two shaded regions in a graph of inequalities?

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It represents the solutions that satisfy both inequalities.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the first step in graphing a system of linear inequalities?

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Graph each inequality as if it were an equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12