System of Inequalities

Definition of System of Inequalities             

  • A system of inequalities is a set of two or more inequalities with the same variables, graphed in the same coordinate plane.

Examples of System of Inequalities

  • The figure below shows the graph of the system of inequalities 

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Solved Example on System of Inequalities

Which of the graphs defines the system of inequalities,

?    

       

Choices:

A. Graph-1

B. Graph-2

C. Graph-3

D. Graph-4

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: Graph all the three inequalities in the same coordinate plane.

Step 2: The graph of  is the half-plane below the dashed line x + y = 3.

Step 3: The graph of  is the half-plane on and below the solid line

Step 4: The graph of   is the half-plane on and above the solid line

y = - 3.

Step 5: The graph of the system is the intersection of the three half planes as shown in the graph.

Step 6: Graph-1 is the correct answer.

                          

      Related Terms for System of Inequalities

  • Inequalities
  • Variables
  • Coordinate Plane

                                               

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