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1.9 Graph Solve Quadratic Inequalities
1.9 Graph Solve Quadratic Inequalities
Inequalities 5.7
y ≥ ax2 + bx + c y ≤ ax2 + bx + c
Graphing a Quadratic Inequality in
Two Variables
y > x2 − 2x − 3
x = −b/2a=
y=
Where to shade…
• Test a point inside the parabola,
such as (0, 0).
• If you get a true statement when you
substitute the point into the inequality,
shade that area.
• If you get a false statement when you
substitute the point into the inequality,
shade the opposite area.
Rappelling
A manila rope used for rappelling down a cliff
can safely support a weight W (in pounds)
provided W ≤ 1480d 2
where d is the rope’s diameter (in inches).
Graph the inequality.
SOLUTION
Graph W = 1480d 2 for nonnegative values of
d. Because the inequality symbol is ≤, make
the parabola solid. Test a point inside the
parabola, such as (1, 2000).
Rappelling continued
W ≤ 1480d 2
2000 ≤ 1480(1)2
2000 ≤ 1480
(x−1)(x−5) = 0
x = 1 or x = 5
Solution 1<x<5
Solving a Quadratic Inequality by Graphing
2x2 + 3x− 3 ≥ 0 (Use quadratic formula to factor.)
0.69 or −2.19
Graphing a System of Quadratic Inequalities
y ≥ x2 −4
y< −x2 −x +2
x = −b/2a =
y=
x=−b/2a =
y=
Graph the system of quadratic inequalities.
y < – x2 + 4 Inequality 1
y > x2 – 2x – 3 Inequality 2
SOLUTION
STEP 1
SOLUTION
First, write and solve the equation obtained by
replacing > with = .
x2 – 2x = 15 Write equation that corresponds
to original inequality.
x2 – 2x – 15 = 0 Write in standard form.
(x + 3)(x – 5) = 0 Factor.
x = – 3 or x = 5 Zero product property
The numbers – 3 and 5 are the critical x-values of the
inequality x2 – 2x > 15. Plot – 3 and 5 on a number line,
using open dots because the values do not satisfy the
inequality. The critical x-values partition the number
line into three intervals. Test an x-value in each
interval to see if it satisfies the inequality.
Assignment 1.9