None, one or infinitely many
Linear inequalities in one variable
Infinitely many.
the answer is true
A system of linear equations can only have: no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions.
Each linear equation is a line that divides the coordinate plane into three regions: one "above" the line, one "below" and the line itself. For a linear inequality, the corresponding equality divides the plane into two, with the line itself belonging to one or the other region depending on the nature of the inequality. A system of linear inequalities may define a polygonal region (a simplex) that satisfies ALL the inequalities. This area, if it exists, is called the feasible region and comprises all possible solutions of the linear inequalities. In linear programming, there will be an objective function which will restrict the feasible region to a vertex or an edge of simplex. There may also be a further constraint - integer programming - where the solution must comprise integers. In this case, the feasible region will comprise all the integer grid-ponits with the simplex.
A solution to a linear inequality in two variables is an ordered pair (x, y) that makes the inequality a true statement. The solution set is the set of all solutions to the inequality. The solution set to an inequality in two variables is typically a region in the xy-plane, which means that there are infinitely many solutions. Sometimes a solution set must satisfy two inequalities in a system of linear inequalities in two variables. If it does not satisfy both inequalities then it is not a solution.
A set of two or more inequalities is known as a system of inequalities. This system consists of multiple inequalities that involve the same variables and can be solved simultaneously to find a range of values that satisfy all conditions. Solutions to a system of inequalities are often represented graphically, where the feasible region indicates all possible solutions that meet all the inequalities. Such systems are commonly used in linear programming and optimization problems.
A single linear equation in two variables has infinitely many solutions. Two linear equations in two variables will usually have a single solution - but it is also possible that they have no solution, or infinitely many solutions.
The solution of a system of linear equations consists of specific points where the equations intersect, typically yielding a unique point, infinitely many points, or no solution at all. In contrast, the solution of a system of linear inequalities represents a region in space, encompassing all points that satisfy the inequalities, often forming a polygonal shape in two dimensions. While equations define boundaries, inequalities define areas that can include multiple solutions. Thus, the nature of their solutions differs fundamentally: precise points versus expansive regions.
Although there are similarities, the solutions to a linear equation comprise all points on one line: a one-dimensional object. The solutions to a linear inequality comprise all points on one side [or the other] of a line: a two-dimensional object.
No, a system of two linear equations cannot have exactly two solutions. In a two-dimensional space, two linear equations can either intersect at one point (one solution), be parallel (no solutions), or be the same line (infinitely many solutions). Therefore, it is impossible for a system of two linear equations to have exactly two solutions.
In a graph of a system of two linear inequalities, the doubly shaded region represents the set of all points that satisfy both inequalities simultaneously. Any point within this region will meet the criteria set by both linear inequalities, meaning its coordinates will fulfill the conditions of each inequality. Consequently, this region illustrates all possible solutions that satisfy the system, while points outside this region do not satisfy at least one of the inequalities.
The number of solutions for a system of two quadratic inequalities can vary widely, depending on the specific inequalities involved. They may have no solutions, a finite number of solutions, or infinitely many solutions. Graphically, the solutions correspond to the regions where the corresponding quadratic curves intersect and how they relate to each inequality. Therefore, analyzing each inequality's graph is crucial to determining the solution set.
Linear inequalities in one variable
When there is an ordered pair that satisfies both inequalities.
Infinitely many.
the answer is true