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algebraWhich system of inequalities best describes the shaded region inside a triangle with vertices at , , and ?
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Define the three boundary lines.
- Bottom edge: The x-axis (). Shading is above, so .
- Left edge: The y-axis (). Shading is right, so .
- Hypotenuse: Line connecting and . Slope is -1, y-intercept is 4. Equation: . Shading is below, so .
- Combine:
?�� Strategic Tip: For triangles in the first quadrant, you usually need and plus one diagonal line.
Choice B is incorrect because it shades above the hypotenuse. Choice C is incorrect because and create a square, not a triangle. Choice D is incorrect because it uses strict inequalities (dashed lines).