Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities. y ≥ x2 + 4x + 4 y < -x2
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Step 1: Identify the two inequalities in the system:
\(y \geq x^{2} + 8x + 19\)
and
\(y < -(x - 1)^{2}\).
Step 2: Recognize the shapes of the graphs. The first inequality represents the region above or on the parabola \(y = x^{2} + 8x + 19\), which opens upwards. The second inequality represents the region below the parabola \(y = -(x - 1)^{2}\), which opens downwards.
Step 3: Find the vertex of each parabola to understand their positions. For \(y = x^{2} + 8x + 19\), complete the square or use vertex formula \(x = -\frac{b}{2a}\) to find the vertex. For \(y = -(x - 1)^{2}\), the vertex is at \((1, 0)\).
Step 4: Graph both parabolas on the coordinate plane. Shade the region above or on the parabola \(y = x^{2} + 8x + 19\) (including the boundary line since it is \(\geq\)), and shade the region below the parabola \(y = -(x - 1)^{2}\) (not including the boundary line since it is \(<\)).
Step 5: The solution set to the system is the intersection of the two shaded regions. Identify and highlight the area where the shaded regions overlap, which satisfies both inequalities simultaneously.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Graphing Quadratic Inequalities
Graphing quadratic inequalities involves first graphing the related quadratic equation as a parabola. The inequality sign determines whether to shade above (≥) or below (<) the parabola. Solid lines indicate inclusive inequalities (≥ or ≤), while dashed lines indicate strict inequalities (< or >).
Vertex Form and Standard Form of Quadratic Functions
Quadratic functions can be expressed in standard form (ax² + bx + c) or vertex form (a(x - h)² + k). The vertex form reveals the parabola's vertex (h, k) and direction of opening, which helps in graphing and understanding the inequality regions.
The solution set of a system of inequalities is the region where all individual inequality solution regions overlap. Graphing each inequality separately and then finding the intersection of shaded areas gives the combined solution set.