Answer:
Explanation:
Let x and y be the large (x) and small (y) vases the potter makes in one week.
We are told that the large and small vases require 6 hours for each large(x) and 1.5 hours for each small (y) vase. The combination of large and small vases made in one week thus requires a total time of:
6x + 1.5y = total hours/week
We are told that the potter works 30 hours per week, so:
6x + 1.5y = 30 hours
We also learn that she needs to make at least 6 vases in a week, so:
x + y => 6
Plot the two equations:
6x + 1.5y = 30, and
x + y => 6
This will produce the attached grap, Vases1. The inequality appears as the shaded area in the upper area. Any point in the shaded area satisfies the inequality of x + y => 6. The x and y intercepts are at (0,6) and (6,0), representing either all large (x) or small vases (y).
The lines intersect at (4.67,1.33). This represents a fictional combination of 4.67 large and 1.33 small vases. This results in 6 vases (4.67 + 1.33) that require a total of 30 hours to make (6*4.67 + 1.5*1.33) = 30 hours. If you want to select whole number answers, they appear at (0,6), (2,4), (4,2), and (6,0). (x,y or large,small). All combinations result in 6 vases, but eould require less than the 30 hours of time available. Any whole number combination in the area below the line 6x + 1.5y = 30, but above the line x+y =>6 are valid, such as (4,4). This area is shown in Vases2. The valid area for making choices has the darkest shade, where the two inequalities are both satisfied.