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- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
7. Systems of Equations & Matrices
Graphing Systems of Inequalities
Problem 62
Textbook Question
Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities.
y≤x3−x
y>−3
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Step 1: Start by graphing the boundary of the first inequality y \le x^3 - x. This involves graphing the curve y = x^3 - x. Since the inequality is 'less than or equal to', the boundary line will be solid.
Step 2: Determine which side of the curve y = x^3 - x satisfies the inequality y \le x^3 - x. You can do this by selecting a test point not on the curve, such as (0,0), and checking if it satisfies the inequality.
Step 3: Graph the boundary of the second inequality y > -3. This is a horizontal line at y = -3. Since the inequality is 'greater than', the boundary line will be dashed.
Step 4: Determine which side of the line y = -3 satisfies the inequality y > -3. Again, use a test point, such as (0,0), to check if it satisfies the inequality.
Step 5: The solution set of the system of inequalities is the region where the shaded areas from both inequalities overlap. Shade this region on the graph to represent the solution set.
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