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"Which of the following inequalities is graphed on the coordinate plane?

A. y > -2x + 1
B. Y > - 2x + 1
C. y < -2x + 1
D. y < -21 + 1"

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Final answer:

To identify the graphed inequality, one must look at the shaded region (above or below the line) and the line style (dashed or solid). Options A, B, and C represent the same graphical inequality, just with typographical differences, while option D is probably a typo and significantly different if taken literally.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which inequality is graphed on the coordinate plane, you must understand the properties of linear inequalities and how they are represented graphically. Let's examine the options provided and understand their graphs:

  • A. y > -2x + 1: This represents a region above the line y = -2x + 1. Because the inequality is > rather than >=, the line itself is dashed, and the area above the line is shaded.
  • B. Y > -2x + 1: This is identical to option A but with 'Y' capitalized, which is generally just a typographical variation and has the same graph as A.
  • C. y < -2x + 1: Here, the region below the line y = -2x + 1 is shaded, and the line is also dashed due to the strict inequality (<).
  • D. y < -21 + 1: This is likely a typo, but if taken literally, the graph would be significantly different from the others due to the large negative slope.

The choice between A, B, and C depends on whether the graph shows the area above or below the line y = -2x + 1, and whether the line itself is dashed or solid. Option D is generally disregarded due to it likely being an error.

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