Solving/Interpreting Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Choose the correct inequality for this graph.

Consider the function y < 2x + 3, which of the following is true?

• The line would be solid with shading above.

• The line would be dashed with shading above.

• The line would be solid with shading below.

• The line would be dashed with shading below.

Choose the correct inequality for this graph.

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Choose the correct inequality for this graph.

Which shaded region in the diagram is defined by the linear inequality 2x - 5y < 10 ?

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Is the point (1, 2) a solution for the following inequality?

• No, it is located on the line and the line is dotted.

• No, it is located in the shaded region.

• Yes, it is located in the shaded region.

• Yes, it is located on the line.

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• B

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• D

How can you tell if an inequality will have a dotted line?

• It has an equal sign.

• The symbol has "or equal to".

• The symbol is greater than or less than.

• You just guess.

If the inequality symbol is ≤ or ≥, the line will be ___________.

• solid

• dotted