SOLUTION: how do i solve and graph the equation x+y < or equal to -3?

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Question 707879: how do i solve and graph the equation x+y < or equal to -3?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First solve for y

x%2By+%3C=+-3

y+%3C=+-x+-+3

To graph y+%3C=+-x+-+3, follow these steps

Step 1) Graph the line y+=+-x+-+3

Step 2) Make this line a solid line

Step 3) Shade below this solid line (since we have a <= sign)