SOLUTION: Graph the linear inequality. x + 5y ≥ -1

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Question 251428: Graph the linear inequality.
x + 5y ≥ -1

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Graph the linear inequality.
x + 5y ≥ -1
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Rule: ALWAYS graph the boundary first>
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1st: Graph x + 5y = -1
5y = x+1
y = (1/5)x + (1/5)
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2nd: Since the inequality is
y is GREATER THAN (1/5)x+(1/5) shade the half-
plane ABOVE the boundary.
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Cheers,
Stan H.