Graphing Linear Inequalities
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Objective
I can graph linear inequalities on a coordinate plane.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
Kayla Jones · 3:27
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When graphing inequalities, the equation is in the form of y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
- 2
When graphing inequalities, use a solid line if the inequality includes "or equal to," and use a dashed line if it does not.
- 3
When graphing y > mx + b, shade above the line, and when graphing y < mx + b, shade below the line.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
11 questions
What are the two main differences when graphing linear inequalities compared to graphing linear equations (y = mx + b)?
What does the 'm' represent in the equation y = mx + b, and how does it affect the graph of the inequality?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Graph the inequality y ≥ -x + 1 on a coordinate plane. Indicate whether you should use a solid or dashed line, and shade the appropriate region.”
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