How Would You Graph It

How would you graph 2x-3y<12

Solution


Without the ability to draw a graph, it is a little difficult to answer this question.

The inequality is bounded by the equation 2x-3y=12.

This is a linear equation with positive slope (goes from NE to SW…Maine to Arizona!)

When x = 0, y= -4, i.e. the boundary line runs through (0,-4).

When y = 0 x = 6, i.e. the boundary line runs through(6,0)

Draw a straight line through those 2 points.

If you look at a couple of points NW of the boundary line, you should be convinced that this is the area where the inequality is satisfied…you should shade this area as the solution.