Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Cumulative Review - Page 407: 19

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The graph of $ x=1 $ is the vertical line passing through $ (1,0) .$ The graph of $ x\ge1 $ is the graph to the right of $ x=1 $ (RED graph). Using a table of values, the graph of \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} y=2x-1 ,\end{array} is determined (BLUE graph). Using the testpoint, $ (0,0) ,$ then \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} y\ge2x-1 \\ 0\ge2(0)-1 \\ 0\ge0-1 \\ 0\ge-1 \text{ (TRUE)} .\end{array} Since the solution above ended with a $\text{ TRUE }$ statement, then the testpoint is $\text{ INCLUDED }$ in the area of the solution set. A solid line is used for the symbols $\le$ and $\ge,$ while a dotted line is used for the symbols $\gt$ and $\lt.$ The solution set is the area common to both solutions (darkest shade).
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