Solutions to Systems of Inequalities- Graphs!

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What is a system of inequalities?

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A system of inequalities is a set of two or more inequalities with the same variables. The solution 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 graph a system of inequalities?

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1. Graph each inequality as if it were an equation (using a solid line for '≤' or '≥' and a dashed line for '<' or '>'). 2. Shade the region that satisfies the inequality. 3. The solution to the system is where the shaded regions overlap.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What does it mean for a point to be a solution to a system of inequalities?

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A point is a solution if it satisfies all inequalities in the system, meaning it lies in the overlapping shaded region of the graph.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the difference between 'greater than' and 'greater than or equal to'?

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'Greater than' (>) means the value is strictly above, while 'greater than or equal to' (≥) includes the boundary value.

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What is the significance of the boundary line in a system of inequalities?

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The boundary line represents the points where the inequality changes from true to false. It divides the graph into regions that satisfy or do not satisfy the inequality.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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

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Substitute the coordinates of the point into each inequality. If the point satisfies all inequalities, it is a solution.

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What does the shaded region in a graph of inequalities represent?

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The shaded region represents all the possible solutions that satisfy the inequality.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the solution set of a system of inequalities?

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The solution set is the collection of all points that satisfy all inequalities in the system, often represented graphically.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the role of the x and y axes in graphing inequalities?

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The x and y axes provide a coordinate system to plot points and graph inequalities, helping visualize the solution set.

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What does it mean if a point lies on the boundary line of an inequality?

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If a point lies on the boundary line, it is included in the solution set if the inequality is '≤' or '≥', but not if it is '<' or '>'.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12