Inequalities – Sharp EL-9900 User Manual
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1.
To solve 3(4 – 2x)
≥ 5 – x, rewrite it as 3(4 – 2x) – 5 + x ≥ 0 and determine the
values of x where the function y = 3(4 – 2x) – 5 + x is on or above the x-axis.
2.
To do this, press Y= CL and enter 3(4 – 2x) – 5 + X in the Y1 location.
3.
Set the viewing window of the graph by pressing ZOOM A (ZOOM)
5 (Default). You should be able to clearly view the x-intercept.
4.
Locate the x-intercept at the point (1.4, 0) by pressing 2ndF CALC and
5 (X_Incpt).
5.
Since the graph is above the x-axis, to the left of the x-intercept, the solution
to the inequality 3(4 – 2x) – 5 + x
≥ 0 is all values of x such that x ≤ 1.4.
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