SOLUTION: When graphing an inequality, can You always use (0,0) as a test point to determine where to shade? If not, how would You choose a test point? Thanks for help

SOLUTION: When graphing an inequality, can You always use (0,0) as a test point to determine where to shade? If not, how would You choose a test point? Thanks for help

Algebra.Com

Question 708673: When graphing an inequality, can You always use (0,0) as a test point to determine where to shade? If not, how would You choose a test point?
Thanks for help
Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If (0,0) is on line, it will not tell you which side to shade. Chose a test point that is not on the line and that makes calculations easy. If (0,0) does not work, maybe (0,1) or (1,0) will.
RELATED QUESTIONS
How do I graph this inequality and what is the solution? y < 4x - 3 x - y _>_ -12... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

When graphing the inequality 3x-2y≥ 0, why can�t we use (0, 0) as a test point/ If... (answered by MathLover1)

Please tell me how do you know which way to shade when graphing the region described by... (answered by ewatrrr)

how do i know what side of the graph to shade in ? when testing (0,0)) as the test... (answered by stanbon)

when graphing inequalities how do you know if you have to shade in the circle or... (answered by stanbon)

When graphing a linear inequality why would you need a test... (answered by MathLover1)

Problem: Solve polynomial inequality and graph the solution set on a real number line. (answered by solver91311)

Hello, I'm taking Calculus online and have a homework problem I'm having trouble with. (answered by Alan3354)

When we graph the inequality 4x-3 ≥ 0, why can�t we use (0, 0) as a test point? If... (answered by josgarithmetic)