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Explanation:

first we find the line (and it's equation) before we turn it then into an inequality.

the general slope intercept form of a line is

y = ax + b

a is the slope. this is expressed is the ratio of y changes / x changes when going from one point to another.

b is the y-intercept (the point, where the line crosses the y-axis, meaning the y value when x=0).

we get b by using the point coordinates in the equation and solve for b (if not one of points gives us this value directly).

so, what points (best with integer coordinates) can we find ?

we see, the line goes through the origin (0, 0), which gives us also already the y- intercept (0).

and then there is (4, 3).

the slope bases on the coordinate differences :

x changes by +4 (from 0 to 4).

y changes by +3 (from 0 to 3).

so, the slope is 3/4.

and therefore, the whole line equation is

y = (3/4)x + 0 = (3/4)x

now, we see that the valid area of the inequality is everything below the line.

that means all y values smaller than what the line equation would calculate.

and the line itself is dotted and is therefore not included in the solution.

so, we need to use "<" instead of "<=".

and the correct inequality is

y < (3/4)x

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