Question:
Solve each of the following system of equations in R.
9. 3x − 1 ≥ 5, x + 2 > −1
Solution:
$3 x-1 \geqslant 5$
$\Rightarrow 3 x \geqslant 5+1$
$\Rightarrow x \geq 2$
$\Rightarrow x \in[2, \infty) \quad \ldots$ (i)
Also, $x+2>-1$
$\Rightarrow x>-1-2$
$\Rightarrow x>-3$
$\Rightarrow x \in(-3, \infty)$ ...(ii)
Hence, the solution of the given set of inequalities is the intersection of (I) and (ii).
$[2, \infty) \cap(-3, \infty)=[2, \infty)$
Thus, the solution of the given set of inequalities is $[2, \infty)$.