SOLUTION: When graphing inequality equations on a graph, how do I know which side to shade? I know it must have something to do with the way the inequality symbol is facing. But is it the si

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Question 855365: When graphing inequality equations on a graph, how do I know which side to shade? I know it must have something to do with the way the inequality symbol is facing. But is it the side that is greater than/ less than depending on which side the inequality faces?
For example,
If the inequality symbol is facing towards y, and opening towards the equation; do you shade the side of the line that is greater than the points on the line?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solving the equations for y, shade the parts of the graph which represent y for each equation. Remember, this is a question about INEQUALITIES. y is one set of points, and the expressions with x are a different set of points. SHADE FOR y. Include a solid curve or graph if the inequality is "... or equal to..." type; but use a dotted curve or line if a strict inequality.