Graphing Inequalities

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Objective

I can graph linear inequalities on a coordinate plane using solid and dashed lines to represent the solution set.

Part 1 of 3

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain the difference between using a solid line and a dashed line when graphing linear inequalities. Provide an example of each.

2

Graph the inequality y > 2x - 5 on a coordinate plane. Describe the steps you took to graph it and the area that represents the solution set.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Graph the inequality y ≤ -2x + 5 on a coordinate plane. Describe the steps you took to graph it and indicate the area that represents the solution set. Graph the inequality y > 3x - 4 on a coordinate plane. Describe the steps you took to graph it and indicate the area that represents the solution set.

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