SOLUTION: how do i know what side of the graph to shade in ? when testing (0,0)) as the test point. its confusing when the line drawn is horizontal. so what side would i shade in ?

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Question 259070: how do i know what side of the graph to shade in ?
when testing (0,0)) as the test point.
its confusing when the line drawn is horizontal.
so what side would i shade in ?
Can you give me examples to please !
i have a test friday. (1/20/10)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If your inequality is y LESS THAN ______
you shade BELOW the boundary.
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If you inequality is y GREATER THAN______
you shade ABOVE the boundary.
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Cheers,
stan H.