Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Inequalities
Inequalities are mathematical expressions that show the relationship between two values when they are not equal. They use symbols such as '>', '<', '≥', and '≤' to indicate whether one side is greater than, less than, or equal to the other. Understanding inequalities is crucial for graphing, as they define regions on a coordinate plane.
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Graphing Linear Inequalities
Graphing linear inequalities involves representing the solutions of the inequality on a coordinate plane. For example, the inequality y > -3 indicates that the region above the line y = -3 is included in the solution set. The line itself is dashed to show that points on the line are not included in the solution.
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Coordinate Plane
The coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface defined by a horizontal axis (x-axis) and a vertical axis (y-axis). Each point on the plane is represented by an ordered pair (x, y). Understanding how to plot points and interpret regions on the coordinate plane is essential for visualizing inequalities and their solutions.
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