Linear inequalities are graphically represented on Cartesian plane by ...
The graph of an inequality in two variables is the set of points that represents all solutions to the inequality. A linear inequality divides the coordinate plane into two halves by a boundary line where one half represents the solutions of the inequality. The boundary line is dashed for > and < and solid for ≤ and ≥.
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Linear inequalities are graphically represented on Cartesian plane by ...
Explanation:
Graphical representation of linear inequalities on Cartesian plane is done by plotting the points that satisfy the inequality and shading the region where the solution lies. The shaded region is usually a half-plane or a full-plane, depending on the type of inequality.
Closed half-space:
A closed half-space is a region of the plane where the solution includes the boundary line. It is represented by shading the region above or below the boundary line, depending on the inequality. A closed half-space is represented by a solid line.
Example:
Consider the inequality y ≤ 2x + 3. To graph this inequality, we first plot the boundary line y = 2x + 3. This line passes through the point (0, 3) and (1, 5).
Next, we choose a test point not on the line, say (0, 0), and check if it satisfies the inequality. Substituting x = 0 and y = 0 in the inequality, we get 0 ≤ 2(0) + 3, which is true. Hence, the solution lies below the line.
Therefore, we shade the region below the line and include the boundary line, which gives us a closed half-space.
The correct answer is option B, closed half-space.
Linear inequalities are graphically represented on Cartesian plane by ...
B is correct.