Linear Function Sign Analysis: Finding Positive Regions on Coordinate Plane

Question

Look at the function shown in the figure.

When is the function positive?

xy-4-7

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

The function we see is a decreasing function,

Because as X increases, the value of Y decreases, creating the slope of the function.

We know that this function intersects the X-axis at the point x=-4

Therefore, we can understand that up to -4, the values of Y are greater than 0, and after -4, the values of Y are less than zero.

Therefore, the function will be positive only when

X < -4

 

Answer

-4 > x