SOLUTION: The graph of which of the following is shaded above the line? A. x + y < 9 B. y - x < 9 C. x - y < 9 D. x + y < -9

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Question 947140: The graph of which of the following is shaded above the line?

A. x + y < 9
B. y - x < 9
C. x - y < 9
D. x + y < -9

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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These lines would have a y-intercept of 9 or -9 depending on the line.
Choose a point way above any of these lines (0,1000).
Plug it in and see which one satisfies the inequality.
So for A,
0%2B1000%3C9
1000%3C9
No, so it's not A.
Do the same for the remaining choices.