Graphing Inequalities Practice Questions

Question 1

3 marks

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The region RR is defined by the three inequalities

x>−1y≤4y≥2x−3x > -1 \qquad y \le 4 \qquad y \ge 2x - 3

(a)

The boundary line x=−1x = -1 is to be drawn on a grid.

Write down whether this line should be a solid line or a dashed line. Give a reason for your answer.

(b)

Show that the point (1,4)(1, 4) satisfies all three inequalities.

Question 2

3 marks

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The shaded region on the grid below is bounded by three straight lines.

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Write down the three inequalities that define the shaded region RR.