document.write( "Question 202570This question is from textbook Algebra Structure and Mehtod
\n" ); document.write( ": I get confused on the graphing which side is suppose to be shaded
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The easiest way to define which side of the line is the \"area of interest\" is to use test points.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "In this case, line goes thru (0,1) so lets pick (0,2) which is above the line. y>= 2x+1, subst,, 1>= 2(0)+1,,,true statement, 1=1 so this is correct side.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "y>=2x+1, 0>= 2(0) +1,,,0>=1,,,not true. The area is on the other side from this point.
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\n" ); document.write( "Sometimes it is obvious that area is above or below,,to right or left,,,,but a quick test point is good confirmation.
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