Question

In the graph of an inequality, the area above a solid line through the points (−5, 2) and (3, 2) is shaded.

Which inequality does this graph represent?

A. y ≥ 2
B. y ≤ 2
C. y 2

Answer 1

A. y ≥ 2

Explanation:

First the line is solid, a complete line not dotted so the inequality sign to use is : ≥ or ≤

The points have their y-coordinate vale as 2, (−5, 2) and (3, 2), this means the line crosses the y-axis at y=2 but because the shaded part is above this line, then the correct inequality will be :

y ≥ 2

See attached graph below.