2-5 Solving Systems of Inequalities by Graphing

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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 ordered pairs that satisfy all inequalities in the system.

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How do you determine if an ordered pair is a solution to a system of inequalities?

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To determine if an ordered pair is a solution, substitute the values of the ordered pair into each inequality. If the pair satisfies all inequalities, it is a solution.

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What does it mean to graph an inequality?

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Graphing an inequality involves representing the solutions of the inequality on a coordinate plane, showing the region that satisfies the inequality.

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What type of line is used when graphing inequalities with ≤ or ≥?

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A solid line is used when graphing inequalities with ≤ (less than or equal to) or ≥ (greater than or equal to) to indicate that points on the line are included in the solution.

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What type of line is used when graphing inequalities with < or >?

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A dashed line is used when graphing inequalities with < (less than) or > (greater than) to indicate that points on the line are not included in the solution.

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What is the solution set of a system of inequalities?

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The solution set is the region on the graph where the shaded areas of all inequalities overlap, representing all ordered pairs that satisfy all inequalities.

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How do you find the boundary line of an inequality?

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To find the boundary line of an inequality, rewrite the inequality as an equation (e.g., y = mx + b) and graph that line.

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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 of an inequality with ≤ or ≥, it is included in the solution set. If it lies on the line of < or >, it is not included.

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What is the significance of the shaded region in the graph of an inequality?

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The shaded region represents all the solutions to the inequality, indicating which points satisfy the inequality.

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How can you check 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.