Graphing Linear Inequalities

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What is a linear inequality?

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A linear inequality is a mathematical statement that compares a linear expression to a value using inequality symbols (>, <, ≥, ≤).

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How do you graph a linear inequality?

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1. Graph the corresponding linear equation as a boundary line. 2. Use a dashed line for < or > and a solid line for ≤ or ≥. 3. Shade the region that satisfies the inequality.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It indicates that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either larger than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either smaller than or equal to the value on the right.

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What is the significance of the boundary line in graphing inequalities?

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The boundary line represents the values that make the inequality true. Points on the line are included if the inequality is ≤ or ≥, and excluded if it is < or >.

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How do you determine if a point is a solution to a linear inequality?

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Substitute the coordinates of the point into the inequality. If the inequality holds true, the point is a solution.

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What is the 'rise over run' method in graphing?

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The 'rise over run' method is used to determine the slope of a line. It represents the change in y (rise) over the change in x (run) between two points.

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.