How do I solve a linear inequality in order to graph it that doesn't have the +b part of the formula. The one I'm trying to solve is this: y≤1/4x

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campbell_st · Answer

well graph the line y = x/4 

and the then choose a point say (1, 1) 

and substitute x = 1 and y = 1 into the y = x/4 and which will help to devide whcih side 
on the line the solution set is... 

so is 

1 <= 1/4                  true of false

if true ( 1, 1) is on the side of the line that should be shaded. 

if false... shade the opposite side of the line...?

anonymous · Answer

How would I get x/4 though?

campbell_st · Answer

pick 3 x values 

say 

 x    |    y
--- | ----
 0    |  0
 4    |   1
 8    |   2

plot the points.... as you can see the line passes through the origin.. thats why there is now b value

anonymous · Answer

Okay thank you!