To solve the inequality \( \sqrt{v} - 1 + 1 \leq 3 \), we first simplify it:
\[ \sqrt{v} \leq 3. \]
Next, we square both sides to eliminate the square root, but we must consider that both sides are non-negative in this context:
\[ v \leq 9. \]
Now, we also need to consider the domain of the square root. The expression \( \sqrt{v} \) is defined for \( v \geq 0 \). Therefore, we combine this with the previous inequality:
\[ 0 \leq v \leq 9. \]
This gives us the solution set of the inequality.
Solution in interval notation:
\[ [0, 9]. \]
Graphing the Solution
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Plot the endpoints:
- The endpoint \( 0 \) will be a closed dot (since it is included).
- The endpoint \( 9 \) will also be a closed dot (since it is included).
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Change an endpoint from closed to open:
- For example, we could change \( 9 \) to an open dot if the inequality were strict \( (<) \), but since we have \( \leq \), we keep both as closed dots.
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Deleting part of the segment:
- Since the inequality includes both endpoints, we will not delete any part.
Final Graph Representation:
- The interval is represented on a number line from 0 to 9 with closed dots at both ends:
\[ \text{[----------]} \quad (0 \text{ closed dot}) \quad (9 \text{ closed dot}) \]
This shows that the solution includes all values of \( v \) from 0 to 9. If you were instructed to change one endpoint to open, we could consider it a modification of your instruction, but the solution to your specific inequality keeps both endpoints closed because of the \( \leq \) symbol.