Question:
Solve each of the following system of equations in R.
8. 5x − 1 < 24, 5x + 1 > −24
Solution:
$5 x-1<24$
$\Rightarrow 5 x<24+1$
$\Rightarrow x<5$
$\Rightarrow x \in(-\infty, 5)$
Also, $5 x+1>-24$
$\Rightarrow 5 x>-24-1$
$\Rightarrow x>-5$
$\Rightarrow x \in(-5, \infty) \quad \ldots$ (ii)
Hence, the solution of the given set of inequalities is the intersection of (i) and (ii).
$(-\infty, 5) \cap(-5, \infty)=(-5,5)$
Thus, the solution of the given set of inequalities is $(-5,5)$.