Practice Graphing System of Inequalities

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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 that share the same variables. The solution is the set of all points that satisfy all inequalities in the system.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does it mean if a point is a solution to a system of inequalities?

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A point is a solution to a system of inequalities if it satisfies all the inequalities in the system, meaning it makes all inequalities true.

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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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To determine if a point is a solution, 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 inequality y ≥ represent graphically?

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The inequality y ≥ represents the region above the line y = x, including the line itself.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What does the inequality y < represent graphically?

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The inequality y < represents the region below the line y = x, excluding the line itself.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the significance of shading in graphing inequalities?

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Shading indicates the region of the graph that contains all the solutions to the inequality. The direction of shading depends on the inequality sign.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What does it mean for a system of inequalities to have no solution?

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A system of inequalities has no solution if there is no point that satisfies all inequalities simultaneously, often resulting in parallel lines that never intersect.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the graphical representation of the solution set for a system of inequalities?

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The solution set is represented by the overlapping shaded regions of the inequalities on a graph.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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How do you graph the inequality 2x + 3y < 6?

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First, graph the line 2x + 3y = 6 as a dashed line (since it's <). Then shade below the line to represent all points (x, y) that satisfy the inequality.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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What is the difference between a solid line and a dashed line in graphing inequalities?

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A solid line indicates that points on the line are included in the solution (≥ or ≤), while a dashed line indicates that points on the line are not included (> or <).

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12