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How To Graph A Set On A Number Line

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

In previous chapters we solved equations with one unknown or variable. We volition now study methods of solving systems of equations consisting of two equations and two variables.

POINTS ON THE PLANE

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this department you should exist able to:

  1. Represent the Cartesian coordinate system and identify the origin and axes.
  2. Given an ordered pair, locate that point on the Cartesian coordinate system.
  3. Given a point on the Cartesian coordinate system, state the ordered pair associated with it.

We have already used the number line on which we have represented numbers every bit points on a line.

Note that this concept contains elements from two fields of mathematics, the line from geometry and the numbers from algebra. Rene Descartes (1596-1650) devised a method of relating points on a plane to algebraic numbers. This scheme is called the Cartesian coordinate organization (for Descartes) and is sometimes referred to equally the rectangular coordinate arrangement.

This organization is composed of 2 number lines that are perpendicular at their cipher points.

Perpendicular ways that two lines are at right angles to each other.

Study the diagram carefully every bit you note each of the following facts.

The number lines are called axes. The horizontal line is the x-axis and the vertical is the y-axis. The zero point at which they are perpendicular is called the origin.

Axes is plural. Axis is singular.

Positive is to the correct and up; negative is to the left and down.

The arrows indicate the number lines extend indefinitely. Thus the plane extends indefinitely in all directions.

The plane is divided into four parts called quadrants. These are numbered in a counterclockwise direction starting at the upper right.

Points on the plane are designated by ordered pairs of numbers written in parentheses with a comma between them, such every bit (5,vii). This is called an ordered pair because the order in which the numbers are written is important. The ordered pair (v,7) is not the same as the ordered pair (vii,five). Points are located on the plane in the post-obit manner.

First, showtime at the origin and count left or right the number of spaces designated by the first number of the ordered pair. Second, from the bespeak on the x-axis given by the first number count up or downward the number of spaces designated by the second number of the ordered pair. Ordered pairs are always written with ten first and then y, (x,y). The numbers represented by x and y are called the coordinates of the point (x,y).

This is of import. The first number of the ordered pair always refers to the horizontal management and the second number always refers to the vertical direction.

Example i On the following Cartesian coordinate organisation the points A (3,4), B (0,v), C (-2,7), D (-4,1), Due east (-3,-four), F (4,-2), G (0,-5), and H (-half dozen,0) are designated. Check each ane to determine how they are located.

What are the coordinates of the origin?

GRAPHING LINEAR EQUATIONS

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this section you lot should be able to:

  1. Find several ordered pairs that brand a given linear equation true.
  2. Locate these points on the Cartesian coordinate system.
  3. Depict a straight line through those points that represent the graph of this equation.

A graph is a pictorial representation of numbered facts. There are many types of graphs, such as bar graphs, circular graphs, line graphs, and so on. You can normally find examples of these graphs in the financial section of a newspaper. Graphs are used because a picture usually makes the number facts more easily understood.

In this section we volition discuss the method of graphing an equation in two variables. In other words, we will sketch a picture of an equation in two variables.
Consider the equation ten + y - 7 and note that we can hands find many solutions. For instance, if x = five then y - 2, since 5 + two = 7. Also, if x = 3 and so y = four, since iii + iv = 7. If we represent these answers every bit ordered pairs (x,y), then we have (v,two) and (3,4) as two points on the aeroplane that correspond answers to the equation x + y = 7.

All possible answers to this equation, located as points on the plane, volition give us the graph (or picture) of the equation.

Of course we could never find all numbers x and y such that x + y = 7, and so we must be content with a sketch of the graph. A sketch can be described as the "curve of best fit." In other words, information technology is necessary to locate enough points to give a reasonably accurate picture of the equation.

Think, there are infinitely many ordered pairs that would satisfy the equation.

Instance 1 Sketch the graph of 2x + y = 3.

Solution We wish to discover several pairs of numbers that will make this equation true. We will reach this past choosing a number for x and then finding a corresponding value for y. A table of values is used to record the data.

In the top line (x) we volition place numbers that we have chosen for x. Then in the bottom line (y) nosotros will place the corresponding value of y derived from the equation.

Of course, we could also start past choosing values for y and so find the corresponding values for x.

In this instance we will let x to accept on the values -three, -2, -i,0, 1,2,3.

These values are capricious. We could choose any values at all.

Discover that once we have called a value for x, the value for y is determined by using the equation.

These values of x give integers for values of y. Thus they are good choices. Suppose we chose

These facts requite us the post-obit tabular array of values:

Nosotros now locate the ordered pairs (-three,nine), (-2,vii), (-i,five), (0,3), (1,one), (ii,-one), (3,-3) on the coordinate plane and connect them with a line.

We now have the graph of 2x + y = 3.

The line indicates that all points on the line satisfy the equation, every bit well as the points from the table. The arrows indicate the line continues indefinitely.

The graphs of all outset-degree equations in ii variables will exist straight lines. This fact will be used hither even though it will exist much later in mathematics before yous can prove this argument. Such first-degree equations are called linear equations.

Thus, any equation of the form ax + by - c where a, b, and c are real numbers is a linear equation.

Equations in two unknowns that are of college degree give graphs that are curves of unlike kinds. Y'all will report these in future algebra courses.

Since the graph of a commencement-degree equation in two variables is a direct line, information technology is only necessary to have two points. However, your work will be more consistently authentic if yous find at least iii points. Mistakes can be located and corrected when the points found exercise not prevarication on a line. We thus refer to the third point as a "checkpoint."

This is of import. Don't attempt to shorten your work past finding only 2 points. Y'all volition be surprised how oft y'all volition find an error by locating all 3 points.

Instance 2 Sketch the graph of 3x - 2y - 7.

Solution First make a table of values and decide on iii numbers to substitute for ten. We will try 0, 1,2.

Over again, you could also have started with arbitrary values of y.

The answer is not equally piece of cake to locate on the graph equally an integer would be. So it seems that ten = 0 was not a very practiced choice. Sometimes it is possible to expect ahead and make better choices for x.

Since both x and y are integers, x = 1 was a skillful selection.

The indicate (1,-2) will exist easier to locate. If x = two, we will take another fraction.

The point (3,1) volition be easy to locate.

ten = 3 was another good selection.

We volition readjust the table of values and utilize the points that gave integers. This may not always be feasible, but trying for integral values will requite a more accurate sketch. We now have the table for 3x - 2y = 7.

We tin can do this since the choices for 10 were capricious.

Locating the points (1,-ii), (3,1), (- ane,-5) gives the graph of 3x - 2y = 7.

How many ordered pairs satisfy this equation?

SLOPE OF A LINE

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this department you should be able to:

  1. Associate the gradient of a line with its steepness.
  2. Write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form.
  3. Graph a straight line using its gradient and y-intercept.

We now wish to hash out an important concept called the gradient of a line. Intuitively nosotros can recollect of slope every bit the steepness of the line in relationship to the horizontal.

Post-obit are graphs of several lines. Written report them closely and mentally reply the questions that follow.

Which line is steeper?

What seems to exist the human relationship betwixt the coefficient of x and the steepness Which graph would exist steeper: of the line when the equation is of the form y = mx?

Which graph would be steeper: y = 3x or y = 7x?

Now study the following graphs.

Which line is steeper?

What effect does a negative value for m have on the graph?

Which graph would be steeper: y = 3x or y = 7x?

For the graph of y = mx, the following observations should have been made.

  1. If m > 0, and then
    • equally the value of m increases, the steepness of the line increases and
    • the line rises to the right and falls to the left.
  2. If m < 0, then
    • as the value of m increases, the steepness of the line decreases and
    • the line rises to the left and falls to the right

Remember, g > 0 means "m is greater than zero."

In other words, in an equation of the course y - mx, g controls the steepness of the line. In mathematics we use the word gradient in referring to steepness and form the following definition:

In an equation of the course y = mx, m is the gradient of the graph of the equation.

Instance 1 Sketch the graph of y = 6x and give the slope of the line.

Solution Nosotros first brand a table showing three sets of ordered pairs that satisfy the equation.

Remember, we just demand 2 points to determine the line but we use the third point as a cheque.

We and then sketch the graph.

The value of chiliad is 6, therefore the gradient is 6. We may simply write m - 6.

Instance ii Sketch the graph and country the gradient of

Solution Choosing values of x that are divisible by 3, we obtain the table

Why employ values that are divisible by three?

Then the graph is

The slope of

We at present wish to compare the graphs of two equations to constitute another concept.

Example 3 Sketch the graphs of y 3x and y - 3x + 2 on the same prepare of coordinate axes.

Compare the coefficients of ten in these two equations.

Solution

In example 3 look at the tables of values and note that for a given value of x, the value of y in the equation y = 3x + 2 is 2 more than the corresponding value of y in the equation y = 3x.

Wait now at the graphs of the two equations and note that the graph of y = 3x + 2 seems to have the aforementioned gradient as y = 3x. Also note that if the entire graph of y = 3x is moved upward two units, it volition exist identical with the graph of y = 3x + ii. The graph of y = 3x crosses the y-centrality at the signal (0,0), while the graph of y = 3x + 2 crosses the y-axis at the point (0,two).

Over again, compare the coefficients of x in the two equations.

Compare these tables and graphs as in example 3.

Find that when two lines have the same slope, they are parallel.

The slope from i point on a line to another is adamant by the ratio of the change in y to the alter in x. That is,

Annotation that the alter in ten is 3 and the change in y is 2.

The change in ten is -4 and the alter in y is 1.


We could also say that the change in x is four and the change in y is - 1. This will event in the same line.

Example seven In the graph of y = 3x - two the slope is 3.

The alter in ten is i and the change in y is 3.

y = mx + b is called the gradient-intercept form of the equation of a directly line. If an equation is in this form, chiliad is the slope of the line and (0,b) is the indicate at which the graph intercepts (crosses) the y-axis.

The point (0,b) is referred to as the y-intercept.

If the equation of a straight line is in the gradient-intercept form, it is possible to sketch its graph without making a tabular array of values. Utilize the y-intercept and the slope to draw the graph, as shown in example 8.

Note that this equation is in the form y = mx + b.

Get-go locate the signal (0,-2). This is one of the points on the line. The slope indicates that the changes in x is 4, so from the point (0,-2) we move four units in the positive direction parallel to the x-axis. Since the change in y is 3, we and so move 3 units in the positive direction parallel to the y-axis. The resulting bespeak is also on the line. Since two points determine a straight line, we then describe the graph.

E'er commencement from the y-intercept.
A common error that many students brand is to confuse the y-intercept with the x-intercept (the point where the line crosses the ten-axis).

Example 9 Give the slope and y-intercept and sketch the graph of y = 3x + four.

Solution chiliad = -3, y-intercept = (0,4).

To express the gradient as a ratio nosotros may write -3 every bit or . If we write the slope as , so from the indicate (0,iv) we move one unit of measurement in the positive direction parallel to the x-axis and so motion three units in the negative direction parallel to the y-axis. And then nosotros draw a line through this indicate and (0,iv).

Suppose an equation is non in the class y = mx + b. Can we still find the gradient and y-intercept? The answer to this question is yes. To do this, however, we must alter the form of the given equation by applying the methods used in section 4-2.

Department 4-2 dealt with solving literal equations. You may want to review that section.

Instance 10 Detect the slope and y-intercept of 3x + 4y = 12.

Solution Beginning we recognize that the equation is not in the slope-intercept form needed to answer the questions asked. To obtain this form solve the given equation for y.

Example xi Find the slope and y-intercept of 2x - y = 7.

Solution Placing the equation in gradient-intercept class, we obtain

Sketch the graph of the line on the grid below.

GRAPHING LINEAR INEQUALITIES

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this department you should be able to graph linear inequalities.

In chapter four we constructed line graphs of inequalities such as

These were inequalities involving only one variable. We found that in all such cases the graph was some portion of the number line. Since an equation in two variables gives a graph on the aeroplane, it seems reasonable to assume that an inequality in two variables would graph as some portion or region of the aeroplane. This is in fact the instance. The solution of the inequality 10 + y < five is the set up of all ordered pairs of numbers {ten,y) such that their sum is less than 5. (x + y < five is a linear inequality since ten + y = 5 is a linear equation.)

Example 1 Are each of the following pairs of numbers in the solution set of 10 + y < 5? (2,1), (3,-iv), (5,vi), (three,2), (0,0), (-ane,4), (-two,eight).

Solution

The solution set consists of all ordered pairs that brand the argument true.

To summarize, the post-obit ordered pairs give a true statement.
(2,one),(iii,-4),(0,0),(-1,4)

The post-obit ordered pairs give a fake argument.
(5,6),(three,two),(-2,viii)

Post-obit is a graph of the line x + y = v. The points from instance 1 are indicated on the graph with answers to the question "Is x + y < 5?"

Find that all the points that satisfy the equation are to the left and below the line while all the points that volition not are in a higher place and to the right.

Observe that all "yes" answers lie on the same side of the line x + y = 5, and all "no" answers lie on the other side of the line or on the line itself.

The graph of the line x + y = five divides the airplane into 3 parts: the line itself and the two sides of the lines (chosen half-planes).

ten + y < 5 is a half-airplane
x + y < 5 is a line and a half-plane.

If i signal of a one-half-plane is in the solution prepare of a linear inequality, then all points in that half-aeroplane are in the solution ready. This gives united states of america a convenient method for graphing linear inequalities.

To graph a linear inequality
ane. Replace the inequality symbol with an equal sign and graph the resulting line.
2. Bank check 1 point that is obviously in a particular half-plane of that line to run into if information technology is in the solution set of the inequality.
3. If the bespeak chosen is in the solution gear up, then that unabridged half-airplane is the solution set. If the indicate chosen is non in the solution set, then the other one-half-aeroplane is the solution set.

Why do we demand to check only one bespeak?

Case 2 Sketch the graph of 2x four- 3y > 7.

Solution Step 1: First sketch the graph of the line 2x + 3y = 7 using a table of values or the slope-intercept class.

Step 2: Next choose a point that is not on the line 2x + 3y = 7. [If the line does not become through the origin, so the point (0,0) is always a good choice.] Now turn to the inequality 2x + 3y> > 7 to encounter if the chosen signal is in the solution set.

Footstep 3: The indicate (0,0) is not in the solution fix, therefore the half-airplane containing (0,0) is non the solution set. Hence, the other halfplane determined by the line 2x + 3y = 7 is the solution set.
Since the line itself is not a part of the solution, it is shown as a dashed line and the half-airplane is shaded to bear witness the solution fix.

The solution set up is the half-plane above and to the right of the line.

Instance 3 Graph the solution for the linear inequality 2x - y ≥ 4.

Solution Footstep 1: Get-go graph 2x - y = 4. Since the line graph for 2x - y = iv does not go through the origin (0,0), check that point in the linear inequality.

Pace ii:

Step three: Since the point (0,0) is non in the solution set, the half-plane containing (0,0) is not in the ready. Hence, the solution is the other half-airplane. Find, nonetheless, that the line 2x - y = 4 is included in the solution set. Therefore, depict a solid line to evidence that it is part of the graph.

The solution set up is the line and the one-half-airplane below and to the right of the line.

Example 4 Graph x < y.

Solution Showtime graph 10 = y. Next cheque a point not on the line. Notice that the graph of the line contains the point (0,0), so we cannot use it every bit a checkpoint. To determine which one-half-plane is the solution set utilise any indicate that is obviously not on the line x = y. The indicate ( - 2,3) is such a point.

Using this information, graph x < y.

When the graph of the line goes through the origin, whatsoever other point on the 10- or y-axis would as well exist a good option.

GRAPHICAL SOLUTION OF A SYSTEM OF LINEAR EQUATIONS

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this section you lot should exist able to:

  1. Sketch the graphs of two linear equations on the same coordinate organization.
  2. Decide the common solution of the 2 graphs.

Example 1 The pair of equations is chosen a system of linear equations.

We have observed that each of these equations has infinitely many solutions and each will grade a straight line when nosotros graph it on the Cartesian coordinate organization.

Nosotros now wish to discover solutions to the system. In other words, we want all points (ten,y) that will exist on the graph of both equations.

Solution Nosotros reason in this way: If all solutions of 2x - y = 2 lie on 1 straight line and all solutions of x + 2y = 11 lie on another direct line, then a solution to both equations volition be their points of intersection (if the 2 lines intersect).

In this table we allow 10 take on the values 0, 1, and 2. We then observe the values for y by using the equation. Practise this before going on.
In this tabular array we allow y accept on the values 2, 3, and half-dozen. Nosotros and so find x by using the equation. Cheque these values also.

The two lines intersect at the point (3,4).

Note that the point of intersection appears to be (3,4). We must now check the indicate (3,4) in both equations to see that it is a solution to the system.

As a check we substitute the ordered pair (3,4) in each equation to see if we get a truthful statement.
Are there whatsoever other points that would satisfy both equations? Why?

Therefore, (3,4) is a solution to the arrangement.

Not all pairs of equations volition give a unique solution, equally in this example. In that location are, in fact, three possibilities and yous should be enlightened of them.

Since we are dealing with equations that graph equally straight lines, we can examine these possibilities by observing graphs.

ane. Contained equations The two lines intersect in a unmarried indicate. In this case there is a unique solution.

The case above was a system of independent equations.

2. Inconsistent equations The 2 lines are parallel. In this example at that place is no solution.

No matter how far these lines are extended, they will never intersect.

3. Dependent equations The two equations give the same line. In this case whatever solution of one equation is a solution of the other.

In this example at that place volition be infinitely many common solutions.

In subsequently algebra courses, methods of recognizing inconsistent and dependent equations will exist learned. Withal, at this level we volition deal but with independent equations. You can then wait that all problems given in this chapter will have unique solutions.

This means the graphs of all systems in this chapter will intersect in a single bespeak.

To solve a system of ii linear equations by graphing
1. Brand a table of values and sketch the graph of each equation on the same coordinate organisation.
2. Find the values of (10,y) that proper noun the indicate of intersection of the lines.
three. Check this betoken (x,y) in both equations.

Again, in this tabular array wc arbitrarily selected the values of x to exist - 2, 0, and v.
Here we selected values for x to be 2, 4, and 6. You lot could have chosen whatever values you lot wanted.
We say "apparent" considering we have not yet checked the ordered pair in both equations. Once it checks information technology is then definitely the solution.

Since (3,ii) checks in both equations, information technology is the solution to the system.

GRAPHICAL SOLUTION OF A SYSTEM OF LINEAR INEQUALITIES

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this department you should be able to:

  1. Graph two or more linear inequalities on the same set up of coordinate axes.
  2. Determine the region of the plane that is the solution of the arrangement.

Later studies in mathematics will include the topic of linear programming. Even though the topic itself is beyond the scope of this text, one technique used in linear programming is well within your reach-the graphing of systems of linear inequalities-and nosotros will discuss information technology here.

You institute in the previous section that the solution to a system of linear equations is the intersection of the solutions to each of the equations. In the same manner the solution to a system of linear inequalities is the intersection of the one-half-planes (and perchance lines) that are solutions to each individual linear inequality.

In other words, 10 + y > five has a solution set and 2x - y < 4 has a solution prepare. Therefore, the system

has as its solution set the region of the plane that is in the solution set up of both inequalities.

To graph the solution to this organisation we graph each linear inequality on the same set of coordinate axes and indicate the intersection of the two solution sets.

Note that the solution to a arrangement of linear inequalities will exist a collection of points.

Again, use either a table of values or the slope-intercept form of the equation to graph the lines.

Checking the bespeak (0,0) in the inequality x + y > v indicates that the indicate (0,0) is not in its solution fix. We indicate the solution set of 10 + y > 5 with a screen to the right of the dashed line.

This region is to the right and above the line x + y = 5.

Checking the point (0,0) in the inequality 2x - y < 4 indicates that the betoken (0,0) is in its solution ready. We indicate this solution set up with a screen to the left of the dashed line.

This region is to the left and higher up the line 2x - y = iv.

The intersection of the two solution sets is that region of the plane in which the 2 screens intersect. This region is shown in the graph.

Note once again that the solution does non include the lines. If, for example, we were asked to graph the solution of the arrangement

which indicates the solution includes points on the line x+ y = 5.

The results indicate that all points in the shaded section of the graph would be in the solution sets of x + y > v and 2x - y < iv at the same fourth dimension.

SOLVING A SYSTEM BY SUBSTITUTION

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this section you should be able to solve a arrangement of two linear equations past the exchange method.

In section 6-five we solved a organization of 2 equations with ii unknowns by graphing. The graphical method is very useful, but it would not exist practical if the solutions were fractions. The actual point of intersection could be very difficult to determine.
There are algebraic methods of solving systems. In this section nosotros will talk over the method of commutation.

Instance one Solve by the substitution method:

Solution
Footstep 1 We must solve for one unknown in 1 equation. We can choose either x or y in either the get-go or second equation. Our choice can exist based on obtaining the simplest expression. In this case we will solve for 10 in the second equation, obtaining x = iv + 2y, because any other pick would take resulted in a fraction.

Await at both equations and see if either of them has a variable with a coefficient of one.


Step 2 Substitute the value of x into the other equation. In this case the equation is
2x + 3y = 1.
Substituting (iv + 2y) for x, we obtain ii(4 + 2y) + 3y = 1, an equation with only one unknown.

The reason for this is that if x = 4 + 2y in i of the equations, and then 10 must equal 4 + 2y in the other equation.

Step 3 Solve for the unknown.

Remember, first remove parentheses.

Step 4 Substitute y = - one into either equation to find the corresponding value for x. Since nosotros have already solved the 2d equation for x in terms of y, we may employ information technology.

Nosotros may substitute y = - 1 in either equation since y has the aforementioned value in both.

Thus, we have the solution (ii,-one).

Remember, x is written start in the ordered pair.

Step 5 Check the solution in both equations. Remember that the solution for a system must be truthful for each equation in the organization. Since

the solution (2,-1) does check.

This checks: 2x + 3y = 1 and x - 2y = four.

Check this ordered pair in both equations.
Neither of these equations had a variable with a coefficient of one. In this example, solving by substitution is non the best method, but we volition do it that way just to show it can be done. The next section will give us an easier method.

SOLVING A SYSTEM OF LINEAR EQUATIONS BY ADDITION

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this section you lot should be able to solve a organization of two linear equations by the addition method.

The add-on method for solving a system of linear equations is based on two facts that nosotros have used previously.

First nosotros know that the solutions to an equation exercise not alter if every term of that equation is multiplied by a nonzero number. Second we know that if nosotros add the same or equal quantities to both sides of an equation, the results are still equal.

Case 1 Solve by add-on:

Note that we could solve this system by the exchange method, by solving the first equation for y. Solve this system by the substitution method and compare your solution with that obtained in this section.

Solution
Footstep 1 Our purpose is to add the two equations and eliminate 1 of the unknowns so that we can solve the resulting equation in 1 unknown. If we add together the equations as they are, we volition not eliminate an unknown. This means we must outset multiply each side of 1 or both of the equations by a number or numbers that will atomic number 82 to the elimination of one of the unknowns when the equations are added.
After advisedly looking at the trouble, we annotation that the easiest unknown to eliminate is y. This is done by first multiplying each side of the get-go equation by -2.

Note that each term must be multiplied by ( - 2).

Stride 2 Add the equations.

Step 3 Solve the resulting equation.

In this case we simply multiply each side past (-i).

Step 4 Observe the value of the other unknown by substituting this value into 1 of the original equations. Using the kickoff equation,

Substitute x = 4 in the second equation and see if you get the same value for y.

Footstep 5 If we cheque the ordered pair (4,-iii) in both equations, we see that it is a solution of the system.

Case 2 Solve past addition:

Annotation that in this system no variable has a coefficient of one. Therefore, the best method of solving information technology is the improver method.

Solution
Step one Both equations will have to be changed to eliminate one of the unknowns. Neither unknown volition be easier than the other, so cull to eliminate either x or y.
To eliminate 10 multiply each side of the starting time equation by 3 and each side of the second equation past -ii.

If yous choose to eliminate y, multiply the beginning equation by - 2 and the second equation past 3. Exercise this and solve the organisation. Compare your solution with the 1 obtained in the example.

Step 2 Calculation the equations, we obtain

Step iii Solving for y yields

Footstep 4 Using the outset equation in the original organisation to find the value of the other unknown gives

Step 5 Check to encounter that the ordered pair ( - ane,3) is a solution of the system.

The bank check is left upwards to you.

STANDARD FORM

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this department you should be able to:

  1. Write a linear equation in standard form.
  2. Solve a system of two linear equations if they are given in nonstandard form.

Equations in the preceding sections take all had no fractions, both unknowns on the left of the equation, and unknowns in the same order.
Such equations are said to exist in standard form. That is, they are in the grade ax + by = c, where a, b and c are integers. Equations must be changed to the standard course before solving by the add-on method.

Instance 1 Change 3x = 5 + 4y to standard class.

Solution 3x = 5 + 4y is not in standard form because one unknown is on the right. If we add together -4y to both sides, we accept 3x - 4y = 5, which is in standard course.

Be careful here. Many students forget to multiply the correct side of the equation by 24.

Again, brand sure each term is multiplied by 12.

Now add together - 24x to both sides, giving - 24x + 9y = -10, which is in standard form. Usually, equations are written so the offset term is positive. Thus we multiply each term of this equation by (- 1).

Instead of proverb "the first term is positive," we sometimes say "the leading coefficient is positive."

Give-and-take PROBLEMS WITH Two UNKNOWNS

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this section you should be able to:

  1. Determine when a word problem can exist solved using two unknowns.
  2. Determine the equations and solve the word problem.

Many discussion problems tin exist outlined and worked more easily past using two unknowns.

Example ane The sum of ii numbers is 5. Three times the kickoff number added to five times the second number is 9. Find the numbers.

Solution Let x = showtime number
y = 2nd number
The first statement gives us the equation
x + y = 5.
The second statement gives u.s.a. the equation
3x + 5 y = 9.
We at present have the system

which we tin solve by either method nosotros have learned, to give
x = 8 and y = - iii.

Solve the system past commutation.

Example 2 Two workers receive a total of $136 for 8 hours piece of work. If one worker is paid $1.00 per hr more than the other, find the hourly rate for each.

Solution Permit x = hourly charge per unit of one worker
y = hourly rate of other worker.

Note that it is very important to say what x and y represent.

The first statement gives us the equation
8x + 8y = 136.
The second argument gives the equation
ten = y + 1.
We now take the arrangement (in standard form)

Solving gives ten = nine and y = eight. One worker's rate is $9.00 per hour and the other'southward is $8.00 per hour.

Solve this system by the improver method.

SUMMARY

Key Words

  • The Cartesian coordinate organisation is a method of naming points on a plane.
  • Ordered pairs of numbers are used to designate points on a aeroplane.
  • A linear equation graphs a straight line.
  • The gradient from i signal on a line to some other is the ratio .
  • The slope-intercept form of the equation of a line is y = mx + b.
  • A linear inequality graphs as a portion of the plane.
  • A system of two linear equations consists of linear equations for which we wish to find a simultaneous solution.
  • Independent equations have unique solutions.
  • Inconsistent equations have no solution.
  • Dependent equations accept infinitely many solutions.
  • A system of two linear inequalities consists of linear inequalities for which we wish to find a simultaneous solution.
  • The standard course of a linear equation is ax + by = c, where a, b, and c are real numbers.

Procedures

  • To sketch the graph of a linear equation find ordered pairs of numbers that are solutions to the equation. Locate these points on the Cartesian coordinate system and connect them with a line.
  • To sketch the graph of a line using its gradient:
    Stride 1 Write the equation of the line in the form y - mx + b.
    Stride 2 Locate the j-intercept (0,b).
    Footstep three Starting at (0,b), use the gradient chiliad to locate a second point.
    Step 4 Connect the ii points with a straight line.
  • To graph a linear inequality:
    Stride 1 Replace the inequality symbol with an equal sign and graph the resulting line.
    Stride 2 Check one indicate that is obviously in a particular one-half-plane of that line to encounter if it is in the solution set of the inequality.
    Pace iii If the point chosen is in the solution set, then that entire half-plane is the solution set. If the signal called is not in the solution set, then the other halfplane is the solution set.
  • To solve a organization of ii linear equations by graphing, graph the equations carefully on the same coordinate arrangement. Their point of intersection will be the solution of the system.
  • To solve a system of two linear inequalities past graphing, determine the region of the plane that satisfies both inequality statements.
  • To solve a system of two equations with two unknowns by substitution, solve for one unknown of one equation in terms of the other unknown and substitute this quantity into the other equation. And then substitute the numerical value thus found into either equation to detect the value of the other unknown. Finally, check the solution in both equations.
  • To solve a system of two equations with two unknowns by addition, multiply one or both equations by the necessary numbers such that when the equations are added together, one of the unknowns will be eliminated. Solve for the remaining unknown and substitute this value into one of the equations to find the other unknown. Check in both equations.
  • To solve a word problem with two unknowns find two equations that bear witness a relationship between the unknowns. Then solve the system. Always check the solution in the stated problem.

How To Graph A Set On A Number Line,

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