Math Problem Statement

The boundary line on the graph represents the equation 5x+2y=6. Write an inequality that is represented by the graph.

Solution

To write an inequality represented by the graph with the boundary line 5x+2y=65x + 2y = 6, we need to determine which side of the line the shaded region represents.

Given the boundary line: 5x+2y=65x + 2y = 6 we can follow these steps to establish the inequality:

  1. Rewrite the equation in slope-intercept form to help visualize the inequality: 2y=5x+6y=52x+32y = -5x + 6 \Rightarrow y = -\frac{5}{2}x + 3

  2. Determine which side of the line is shaded: If the region above the line is shaded, the inequality would be y>52x+3y > -\frac{5}{2}x + 3. If the region below the line is shaded, it would be y<52x+3y < -\frac{5}{2}x + 3.

  3. Choose the correct inequality sign based on the shaded region: Since I don’t have direct shading information here, check where the shading lies relative to the boundary line.

  4. Final Inequality:

    • If the shaded area is above the line, the inequality is 5x+2y<65x + 2y < 6.
    • If the shaded area is below the line, the inequality is 5x+2y>65x + 2y > 6.

Verify the shading to confirm the inequality sign.

Would you like further details on graphing or solving inequalities?

Here are related questions that expand on this concept:

  1. How do we determine the inequality direction when the graph is shaded?
  2. What methods can we use to convert standard form to slope-intercept form?
  3. How would the inequality change if the boundary line were dashed instead of solid?
  4. How do we test if a point satisfies a given inequality?
  5. How can we interpret inequalities in real-world applications?

Tip: When unsure about shading, test a point (like the origin) to see if it satisfies the inequality.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Inequalities
Graphing
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

Standard Form to Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Understanding inequalities and shading regions on a graph

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10