SOLUTION: How do I graph the linear inequality x > y ?

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Question 704172: How do I graph the linear inequality x > y ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x > y is the same as y < x

To graph y < x, follow these steps

Step 1) Graph the line y = x. Use the points (0,0) and (1,1) and draw a straight line through them.

Step 2) Make this line a dashed line

Step 3) Shade below the line (since y < x has a "<" sign)