Rearrange, Then Shade
Part of the Graphs & Systems section of Coddy's Algebra journey. Lesson 42 of 61.
When y is not alone on the left, solve for y first, the same way you rearrange an equation. The only extra rule is the flip rule for inequalities. To rearrange , subtract 2x from both sides to get . There is no flip, because you did not multiply or divide by a negative. Now you can read the graph from it. The boundary line is , it is solid, and the shading is below it.
The sign flips only when you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number. For example, dividing by -1 gives . Every rule for rearranging an inequality on the number line also holds for an inequality in x and y.
Challenge
MediumRearrange to get y alone, then shade its solutions.
Try it yourself
Shade the region
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