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x ≤ 15
y ≤ 10
The three inequalities we have written so far form a system of linear inequalities. x ≤ 15 & (I) y ≤ 10 & (II) x+y≤20 & (III)
To graph a system of inequalities, graph each inequality separately. The solution to the system is the intersection of the individual solution sets.
Before graphing the inequality, we need the boundary line. By replacing the inequality sign with an equals sign, we get the boundary line. ccc Inequality & & Boundary Line x ≤ 15 & & x = 15 Note that the boundary line is a vertical line. Moreover, since the inequality is not strict, the line is solid. Since x is less than or equal to 15, we will shade the part of the plane which is to the left of the line. We will only consider the first quadrant, since it is impossible for the number of surfperch to be negative.
To graph Inequality (II), we will obtain the boundary line by changing the inequality sign with an equals sign. ccc Inequality & & Boundary Line y ≤ 10 & & y = 10 Note that the boundary line is a horizontal line. Moreover, since the inequality is not strict, the line is solid. Since y is less than or equal to 10, we will shade the part of the plane which is below the boundary line.
x= 0, y= 0
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The solution set is the area where all of the inequalities in the system overlap.
Notice that the point lies on the boundary line. Since the line is solid and not dashed, the point is considered a solution to the system. Therefore, it is possible to catch 11 surfperch and 9 rockfish in one day.