Answer:

Step-by-Step Explanation:
We want to find the slope-intercept inequality for the graph shown.
First, we will need to determine the equation of the line. We are given two points: (1, -1) and (2, -5). Let’s use the two to determine the slope. The slope formula is given by:

Let (1, -1) be (x₁, y₁) and let (2, -5) be (x₂, y₂). Substitute appropriately:

So, our slope is -4.
Now, we can use the point-slope form:

Where m is the slope and (x₁, y₁) is a point.
So, let’s substitute -4 for m. For consistency, we will let (1, -1) be (x₁, y₁). Hence:

Distribute:

Subtract 1 from both sides:

Finally, we can determine our sign.
Notice that our line is dotted. Therefore, we do not have “or equal to.”
Also, notice that the area shaded is below our line. Therefore, our y is less than our equation .
So, our symbol should be ”less than.”
Therefore, our equation is:
