Systems of Linear Inequalities

Related topics:1, 9, 10, 25, 27.
 

Solving systems of inequalities relies heavily on graphing linear functions.

Example:
x > 3
y < -2

First, graph the lines x = 3 and y = -2

The gray area represents the solution to the system of inequalities

x > 3
y < -2



See instructor for handouts and homework assignment.

Reading: Chapter 6.4 Systems of Linear Inequalities, from COLLEGE ALGEBRA by larson, Hostetler & Hodkins

Homework:
                  6.4 Exercises: 7, 13, 16, 20, 21, 29, 33, 43.

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