Difficulty:

Algebra 2: Section
2.6

Linear Inequalities in
Two Variables

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Steps for Graphing Inequalities
 Write in Slope-Intercept Form
 Get y by itself. (Solve for y)
 Graph boundary line
 Dashed line for < or >
 Solid line < or >
 Shade above or below line
 If y is greater than (>), shade above
 If y is less than (<), shade below

Exception to these steps is vertical lines (x = c)

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Examples: Graph the inequalities
1. y 2
 This
is a horizontal line
 What is the slope of this line?
m=0

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Examples: Graph the inequalities
2. x 1
 This
is a vertical line
 What is the slope of this line?
m = Ø (undefined)

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Examples: Graph the inequalities
3. 4 x 2 y 8
2y 4x 8
y 2x 4
m 2 ; y int : (0,4)
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More Examples
4. 3x y 3
y 3x 3
y 3x 3
m 3 ; y int : (0, 3)
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More Examples
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5. y x 1
3
2
m ; y int : (0, 1)
3

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Assignment
 p.111
#18-23, 27-32, 36-44 all
(21 problems)

 Math Journal:
9/14/09 Truck Rental Co.
p.113 #52

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