Question

4) Write an inequality for the graph below. If necessary, use <= for < or >= for .

Answer 1

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Answer:

  y < -1/4x -1

Step-by-step explanation:

The boundary line appears to go through the points (-4, 0) and (0, -1). This tells you it has a "rise" of -1 for a "run" of 4. The slope is ...

  m = rise/run = -1/4

The y-intercept (b) is the point where the y-axis is crossed. The slope-intercept equation of the boundary line is ...

  y = mx + b

  y = -1/4x -1

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The boundary line is dashed, so is not included in the solution set. The shading is below the line, so all y-values less than (but not equal to) the boundary line are in the solution set:

  y < -1/4x -1