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Examples of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Graphing the Solution Region of
System of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables:

Example:
            Graph the solution set of the system of linear inequalities
                                               
                                               
Solution:
                                                We have
                                                 ————— (A)
                                                 ————— (B)
The corresponding equations of inequalities (A) and (B)

—— (1)

—— (2)

For x – intercept

For x – intercept

Put  in (1) we get

Put  in (2) we get

 

For y – intercept

For y – intercept

Put  in (1) we get

Put  in (2) we get

Test

Test

Put origin  in eq (A)

Put origin  in eq (B)

 which is true solution set origin side.

 which is true solution set origin side.

Example:
            Graph the solution set of the system of linear inequalities
                                               
                                               
Solution:
                                                We have
                                                 ————— (A)
                                                 ————— (B)
The corresponding equations of inequalities (A) and (B)

—— (1)

—— (2)

For x – intercept

For x – intercept

Put  in (1) we get

Put  in (2) we get

For y – intercept

For y – intercept

Put  in (1) we get

Put  in (2) we get

Test

Test

Put origin  in eq (A)

Put origin  in eq (B)

 which is true solution set lies origin side.

 which is true solution set lies origin side.

Example:
            Graph the solution set of the system of linear inequalities
                                               
                                                ,               
Solution:
                                                We have
                                                 ————— (A)
                                                 ————— (B)
                                                 ————— (C)
The corresponding equations of inequalities (A) and (B)

—— (1)

—— (2)

For x – intercept

For x – intercept

Put  in (1) we get

Put  in (2) we get

For y – intercept

For y – intercept

Put  in (1) we get

Put  in (2) we get

Test

Test

Put origin  in eq (A)

Put origin  in eq (B)

 which is true solution set lies origin side.

 which is false solution set lies other side of origin.

Now in inequality (C) , Solution set right half plane in I and IV Quadrant.

 

 

 

(Graphing the Solution Region of System of Linear Inequalities)

 

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