Graphing Linear Inequalities

in Two Variables
•SWBAT graph a linear
inequality in two variables
•SWBAT Model a real life
situation with a linear
inequality.
Graphing an Inequality in Two Variables
Graph x < 2
Step 1: Start by graphing
the line x = 2

Now what points

would give you less
than 2?

Since it has to be x < 2

we shade everything to
the left of the line.
 Graphing a Linear Inequality
Sketch a graph of y ≥ 3
Some Helpful Hints
•If the sign is > or < the line is
dashed
•If the sign is ≥ or ≤ the line will be
solid
When dealing with just x and y.
•If the sign > or ≥ the shading
either goes up or to the right
•If the sign is < or ≤ the shading
either goes down or to the left
 Using What We Know
Sketch a graph of x + y < 3
Step 1: Put into
slope intercept form
y <-x + 3

Step 2: Graph the

line y = -x + 3
 When dealing with slanted lines
•If it is > or ≥ then you shade above

•If it is < or ≤ then you shade below

the line