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Set of values of x that satisfy two inequalities

Show on a graph the set of values of x that satisfy both 3x - 5 < 11- x and x^2 - 6x +5 <= 0

Basically what I don't understand is that in this example they shade everything that lies on the left from -5 and on the right from 1 because there's no 'y' variable in the inequality.
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However, in the solution to the problem I have copied above they shade the inside of the parabole that is on the left from 4.
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Why is that? The solution is 1 <= x < 4. So the graph should look like this:
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Any help would be appreciated.
Reply 1
You're correct. Must be a mistake in the book.
x = 0 obviously does not satisfy both inequalities.

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