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Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities

This document provides instruction on representing and solving systems of linear inequalities graphically. It explains that the solution to a system of linear inequalities is the intersection of the half-planes defined by each inequality where they overlap. The document demonstrates solving three example systems of inequalities graphically by plotting the lines defined by each inequality, shading the appropriate regions, finding the overlapping shaded region as the solution set, and checking a test point. It concludes by providing a practice problem for the user to solve a system of inequalities graphically.

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Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities

This document provides instruction on representing and solving systems of linear inequalities graphically. It explains that the solution to a system of linear inequalities is the intersection of the half-planes defined by each inequality where they overlap. The document demonstrates solving three example systems of inequalities graphically by plotting the lines defined by each inequality, shading the appropriate regions, finding the overlapping shaded region as the solution set, and checking a test point. It concludes by providing a practice problem for the user to solve a system of inequalities graphically.

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Lesson 2.

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Solving Systems of
Linear Inequalities
Concept: Represent and Solve Systems of Inequalities
Graphically

EQ: How do I represent the solutions of a system of


inequalities? (Standard REI.12)

Vocabulary: Solutions region, Boundary lines (dashed or solid),


Inclusive, Non-inclusive, Half plane, Test Point
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2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Key Concepts

• A system of inequalities is two or more inequalities in


the same variables that work together.
• The solution to a system of linear inequalities is the
set of all points that make all the inequalities in the
system true.
• The solution region is the intersection of the half
planes of the inequalities where they overlap (the
darker shaded region).

2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Steps to Graphing a System of Linear Inequalities

1. Graph the first inequality as a linear equation.


- Use a solid line for inclusive (≤ or ≥)
- Use a dashed line for non-inclusive (< or >)
2. Shade the half plane above the y-intercept for (> and ≥).
Shade the half plane below the y-intercept for (< and ≤).
3. Follow steps 1 and 2 for the second inequality.
4. The overlap of the two shaded regions represents the
solutions to the system of inequalities.
5. Check your answer by picking a test point from the
solutions region. If you get a true statement for both
inequalities then your answer is correct. 3

2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice - Example 1
Solve the following system of inequalities graphically:
𝑦 > −𝑥 + 10

1 5
𝑦 < 𝑥 −
2 4

2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
1. Graph the line y = -x + 10. Use a dashed
line because the inequality is non-
inclusive (greater than).
2. Shade the solution set. Since the symbol >
was used we will shade above the y-
intercept.

2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
𝟏 𝟓
3. Graph the line 𝒚 = 𝒙 − on the same
𝟐 𝟒
coordinate plane.
Use a dashed line because the inequality is non-
inclusive (less than).

Shade the solution set. Since the symbol <


was used we will shade below the y-
intercept.

2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
4. Find the solutions to the system.
The overlap of the two shaded regions, which is
darker, represents the solutions to the system:
𝑦 > −𝑥 + 10
1 5
𝑦 < 𝑥 −
2 4

5. Check your answer.


Verify that (14, 2) is a solution to the system.
Substitute it into both inequalities to see if you get a
true statement for both.
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2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 1, continued
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

-20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20


-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12

✔ 8

2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice - Example 2
Solve the following system of inequalities graphically:
𝑦 > 𝑥 − 10

𝑦 > −3𝑥 +4

2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 2, continued
1. Graph the line y = x – 10. Use a dashed
line because the inequality is non-
inclusive (greater than).
2. Shade the solution set. Since the symbol >
was used we will shade above the y-
intercept.

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2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 2, continued
3. Graph the line 𝒚 = −𝟑𝒙 + 𝟒 on the same
coordinate plane.
Use a dashed line because the inequality is non-
inclusive (greater than).

Shade the solution set. Since the symbol >


was used we will shade above the y-
intercept.

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2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 2, continued
4. Find the solutions to the system.
The overlap of the two shaded regions, which is
darker, represents the solutions to the system:
𝑦 > 𝑥 − 10

𝑦 > −3𝑥 +4

5. Check your answer.


Verify that (3, 3) is a solution to the system.
Substitute it into both inequalities to see if you get a
true statement for both.
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2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 2, continued

✔ 13

2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice - Example 3
Solve the following system of inequalities graphically:

4x + y ≤ 2
y ≥ -2

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2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 3, continued
1. Graph the line 4x + y = 2. Use a solid line
because the inequality is inclusive (less
than or equal to). Change to slope-
intercept form: y = -4x + 2
2. Shade the solution set. Since the symbol ≤
was used we will shade below the y-
intercept.

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2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 3, continued
3. Graph the line y = -2 on the same
coordinate plane.
Use a solid line because the inequality is inclusive
(greater than or equal to).

Shade the solution set. Since the symbol ≥


was used we will shade above the y-
intercept.

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2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 3, continued
4. Find the solutions to the system.
The overlap of the two shaded regions, which is
darker, represents the solutions to the system:

4x + y ≤ 2
y ≥ -2

5. Check your answer.


Verify that (0, -1) is a solution to the system.
Substitute it into both inequalities to see if you get a
true statement for both.
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2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Guided Practice: Example 3, continued

✔ 18

2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


You Try!
Graph the following system of inequalities
1. y ˃ -x – 2 2. x ≤ -3
5
y + 5x ˂ 2 𝑦 < 𝑥+2
3

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2.3.2: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities

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