SOLUTION: Can a linear equation and a linear inequality be solved in the same way? Explain why. What makes them different? Then post one problem of each for the class to solve

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Question 928788: Can a linear equation and a linear inequality be solved in the same way? Explain why. What makes them different? Then post one problem of each for the class to solve
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Do you mean two variables or just single? The equation will give either a point, or a line. The inequality will be a either a ray or segment or set of rays or segments; or a surface of a halfplane.