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Sketch the graph of each linear inequality y<5/3x - 5

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to graph the inequality:

y < 5/3x - 5​

first, we need to graph the line:

y = 5/3x - 5​

we can graph it locating two points that pass through the line. For example, when x = 0,

y = 5/3(0) - 5​

y = -5

Then, the point (0, -5) is on the line. Taking y = 0,

0 = 5/3x - 5​

5 = 5/3x

5*3/5 = x

3 = x

Then, the point (3, 0) is on the line.

To graph the inequality, we need to draw the line that passes through (0,-5) and (3, 0) with a dashed line, because the line is not included as a solution of the inequality

Finally, we need to find a point that satisfies the inequality. Take for example, (0,0),

0 < 5/3(0) - 5​

0 < -5

which is not true, then point (0,0) is not a solution. So, after drawing the line, we have to shade the side that not includes (0,0), as follows:

Sketch the graph of each linear inequality y<5/3x - 5-example-1
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