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Systems of inequalities define conditions for variables to optimize outcomes in economics, engineering, and more. Graphical methods solve and visualize these systems, with the solution set being the intersection of all conditions. The text delves into methods for graphing and solving both two-variable and single-variable inequalities, highlighting their importance in decision-making across disciplines.

Exploring Systems of Inequalities

Systems of inequalities are sets of two or more inequalities that work together to define the conditions that variables must satisfy. These systems are pivotal in numerous fields, including economics, engineering, and operations research, where they are used to optimize outcomes within given constraints. For example, in business, systems of inequalities can determine feasible production levels, cost minimization, and resource allocation. Each inequality in the system contributes a condition that the solution must meet, and the collective solution set is the range of values that satisfy all inequalities simultaneously.
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Visualizing Solutions with Graphs

Graphical methods provide a powerful means to solve and visualize systems of inequalities. On a coordinate plane, each inequality is represented by a region bounded by a line or curve. The solution to the system is the common area where all these regions overlap. Solid lines indicate inclusive inequalities (≤ or ≥), suggesting that points on the line are part of the solution set, while dashed lines indicate exclusive inequalities (< or >), excluding points on the line. The overlapping region, often shaded, represents all the points that satisfy every inequality in the system.

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Definition of Systems of Inequalities

Sets of two or more inequalities defining conditions for variable solutions.

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Solution Set of Inequality Systems

Range of values satisfying all inequalities in the system collectively.

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Application in Business for Inequality Systems

Used for determining production levels, cost minimization, resource allocation.

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