Title: Linear Inequalities and Regions
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## What are Linear Inequalities and Regions?
Linear inequalities are mathematical statements that compare two linear expressions using inequality symbols such as \( <, \leq, >, \geq \). Regions represent all the solutions of these inequalities on a graph — often shaded areas that satisfy the inequalities.
For example, the inequality \( y < 2x + 1 \) represents all points below the line \( y = 2x + 1 \). When graphing a system of inequalities, their regions may overlap, and the area of overlap is the solution set.
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## Graphing Linear Inequalities
Graphing linear inequalities involves plotting the boundary line of the inequality and shading the region that satisfies the condition. The line is dashed for strict inequalities and solid for inclusive inequalities.
### Easy Questions
1. Graph \( y < x + 2 \)
**Solution:**
- Plot the line \( y = x + 2 \)
- Use a dashed line since the inequality is strict
- Shade below the line
2. Graph \( y \geq -2x + 3 \)
**Solution:**
- Plot the line \( y = -2x + 3 \)
- Use a solid line
- Shade the area above the line
### Medium Questions
1. Graph the system:
\[
\begin{cases}
y > x \\
y < -x + 4
\end{cases}
\]
**Solution:**
Graph both lines and find where the shading of both inequalities intersect.
2. Graph and describe:
\[
\begin{cases}
y \leq 2x - 1 \\
y \geq -x
\end{cases}
\]
**Solution:**
Graph both lines and shade the region between the two for the solution.
### Hard Questions
1. Graph the inequality:
\[
3x - 2y \leq 6
\]
**Solution:**
- Convert to slope-intercept form: \( y \geq \frac{3}{2}x - 3 \)
- Graph the line and shade above since it is \( \geq \)
2. Graph the system:
\[
\begin{cases}
y < 2x + 3 \\
x + y > 4
\end{cases}
\]
**Solution:**
– Convert second inequality: \( y > -x + 4 \)
– Graph both and shade the overlapping region
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## Solving Linear Inequalities
Solving a linear inequality means finding the range of values that make the inequality true. Techniques are similar to solving equations but with special care for multiplication/division with negatives.
### Easy Questions
1. Solve: \( 2x – 4 < 6 \)
**Solution:**
Add 4 to both sides: \( 2x < 10 \)
Divide by 2: \( x < 5 \)
2. Solve: \( -x + 3 \leq 2 \)
**Solution:**
Subtract 3: \( -x \leq -1 \)
Multiply by -1 and flip inequality: \( x \geq 1 \)
### Medium Questions
1. Solve and graph:
\[
-3x + 5 > 8
\]
**Solution:**
Subtract 5: \( -3x > 3 \)
Divide: \( x < -1 \)
2. Solve:
\[
2(x - 3) \geq 4x + 2
\]
**Solution:**
Distribute: \( 2x - 6 \geq 4x + 2 \)
Simplify: \( -2x \geq 8 \)
Divide: \( x \leq -4 \)
### Hard Questions
1. Solve:
\[
\frac{2x - 5}{3} < \frac{x + 1}{2}
\]
**Solution:**
Cross-multiply:
\( 2(2x - 5) < 3(x + 1) \)
\( 4x - 10 < 3x + 3 \)
\( x < 13 \)
2. Solve the system:
\[
\begin{cases}
3x - y < 6 \\
4x + y \geq 2
\end{cases}
\]
**Solution:**
Graph both inequalities and identify the overlapping region.
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## Applications of Linear Inequalities
Linear inequalities appear in real-life scenarios, such as budgeting, constraints in engineering, and optimization problems in business. These inequalities help define permissible ranges and conditions for effective decision-making.
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## Systems of Linear Inequalities
A system of linear inequalities involves more than one inequality being considered at the same time. The solution is the region where all individual inequality regions intersect.
### Easy Questions
1. Solve graphically:
\[
\begin{cases}
x \geq 0 \\
y > 0
\end{cases}
\]
**Solution:**
Graph both. The solution lies in the first quadrant.
2. Graph the system:
\[
\begin{cases}
y \leq x + 2 \\
y \geq -x
\end{cases}
\]
**Solution:**
Shade the region between the two lines.
### Medium Questions
1. Solve the system:
\[
\begin{cases}
2x + 3y \leq 12 \\
x – y > 1
\end{cases}
\]
**Solution:**
Graph both lines. Use dashed line for strict inequality, solid for inclusive. Identify intersection region.
2. System:
\[
\begin{cases}
x \leq 5 \\
x + y \leq 10
\end{cases}
\]
**Solution:**
Graph vertical line at \( x = 5 \) and the other line. Where shaded regions meet is the solution.
### Hard Questions
1. Graph and describe:
\[
\begin{cases}
x + 2y < 6 \\
-3x + y \geq -3
\end{cases}
\]
**Solution:**
Convert inequalities and graph. Identify shaded intersection.
2. System:
\[
\begin{cases}
x \geq 0 \\
y \geq 0 \\
x + y < 8
\end{cases}
\]
**Solution:**
Graph and shade region within the triangle formed in the first quadrant.
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## Why is It Important to Study Linear Inequalities and Regions?
Understanding linear inequalities equips students with skills to solve real-world problems involving constraints, such as maximizing resources or budgeting. These skills are vital in fields like economics, computer science, and engineering.
Famous mathematicians like George Dantzig contributed significantly with linear programming — a field related closely to systems of inequalities. Recent scholars like Robert Vanderbei continue to extend research in optimization and its mathematical foundations.
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