How do you graph the inequality x-2y>6?

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A. S. Adikesavan
Apr 21, 2016

Draw the straight line y=x/2-3 that passes through (6, 0) and (0, -3). Shade the region below this line in the negative y-direction, sans this line, Enter #x-2 y > 6 therein. .

Explanation:

The given inequality is equivalent to y < x/2-3
For any point (x, y) below this line in the negative y-direction. y < x/2-3, and so, x-2y>6..

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