College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 571: 6

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

See step 2 in "Graphing a Linear Inequality in Two Variables", p.563 We do not choose test points on the border line, because the coordinates of the line will satisfy the EQUALITY, not the inequality. Pick a point from either half-plane (either side of the line) and see if it satisfies the inequality. If the inequality is satisfied, we have found our solution set. If not, the the solution set is the OTHER half-plane. The statement is false
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