1. **State the problem:** We need to find which linear inequality corresponds to the graphed solution set.
2. **Analyze the graph:** The graph shows a dashed increasing line passing through approximately points (0, -1) and (5, 1).
3. **Find the equation of the boundary line:**
The slope $m$ is calculated as:
$$m = \frac{1 - (-1)}{5 - 0} = \frac{2}{5}$$
Using point-slope form with point (0, -1):
$$y - (-1) = \frac{2}{5}(x - 0) \implies y + 1 = \frac{2}{5}x$$
Rearranged:
$$y = \frac{2}{5}x - 1$$
4. **Rewrite the boundary line in the form given in the options:**
Divide both sides by 2:
$$\frac{y}{2} = \frac{1}{5}x - \frac{1}{2}$$
Add $\frac{1}{2}$ to both sides:
$$\frac{y}{2} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{x}{5}$$
5. **Determine the inequality sign:**
The graph shows shading below the dashed line, so the inequality is:
$$\frac{y}{2} + \frac{1}{2} < \frac{x}{5}$$
6. **Conclusion:** The inequality that matches the graph is option B:
$$\frac{y}{2} + \frac{1}{2} < \frac{x}{5}$$
Linear Inequality 7E6D38
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