SOLUTION: When graphing a linear inequality, how do you know if the inequality represents the area above the line?
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Question 229512: When graphing a linear inequality, how do you know if the inequality represents the area above the line?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the equation is in the form , you always shade ABOVE the line.
If the equation is in the form , you always shade BELOW the line.
In the form , if the coefficient of y is positive, then you shade above the line. If, with y coefficient positive, you shade below the line.
If you have a NEGATIVE coefficient of y, the RULE is REVERSED!
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Seminole State College of Florida
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