Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
The region has a boundary line through the origin, so the origin cannot be the test point. Check these six points one by one: , , , , and . How many of them satisfy ? How many of them lie exactly on the line ?
For , draw the boundary line from its intercepts. Test a point that is not on the line, such as the origin. Shade the side of the test point if the test is true, and the other side if it is false. Use a solid line for and , and a dashed line for and .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Test each point.
Step 2. Count. Four points satisfy the inequality. Two of them, and , are exactly on the line.
Answer: points satisfy it and are on the line.
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