CurriculumGrade 9Mathematics

Graphing Linear Inequalities

Aligned to A-REI.D.12 — Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

What this lesson teaches

The solution to a linear inequality is a half-plane bounded by the line. Use a solid line for ≤ or ≥ and a dashed line for < or >, then shade the side that makes the inequality true.

Worked example

Graph y < 2x + 1. Draw y = 2x + 1 as a dashed line. Test (0, 0): 0 < 2(0) + 1 = 1 is true, so shade the side containing (0, 0).

Practice questions

  1. Should the boundary line for y ≥ x − 4 be solid or dashed? Why?
  2. Test whether (0, 0) satisfies y > x + 2.
  3. Describe the region that satisfies both y ≥ 0 and x ≥ 0.

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En español

Graficar Desigualdades Lineales

La solución de una desigualdad lineal es un semiplano limitado por la recta. Usa línea continua para ≤ o ≥ y línea punteada para < o >, luego sombrea el lado que hace verdadera la desigualdad.

Ejemplo: Grafica y < 2x + 1. Traza y = 2x + 1 como línea punteada. Prueba (0, 0): 0 < 2(0) + 1 = 1 es verdadero, así que sombrea el lado que contiene (0, 0).

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