Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - Rational Expressions and Functions; Multiplying and Dividing - Exercise Set - Page 417: 147

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The given inequality is $\Rightarrow 4x-5y\geq20$. Step 1:- Replace the inequality symbol $\Rightarrow 4x-5y=20$. Plug $y=0$ into the linear equation. $\Rightarrow 4x-5(0)=20$. $\Rightarrow 4x=20$ Divide both sides by $4$. $\Rightarrow \frac{4x}{4}=\frac{20}{4}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x=5$ The $x-$ intercept is $5$, so the line passes through $A=(5,0)$. Plug $x=0$ into the linear equation. $\Rightarrow 4(0)-5y=20$. $\Rightarrow -5y=20$ Divide both sides by $-5$. $\Rightarrow \frac{-5y}{-5}=\frac{20}{-5}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow y=-4$ The $y-$ intercept is $-4$, so the line passes through $B=(0,-4)$. Draw a solid line through these two points because equality is included. Step 2:- Choose a test point. Let the test point be $C=(0,0)$. Substitute the test point into the given inequality. $\Rightarrow 4(0)-5(0)\geq20$. Simplify. $\Rightarrow 0\geq20$. The statement is false. Shade the half-plane not containing the test point.
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