Recognize that the inequality represents all points (x, y) whose distance from the origin is less than or equal to 1, which is the equation of a circle with radius 1 centered at the origin.
Rewrite the inequality as to interpret it as the distance from the origin being less than or equal to 1.
Graph the circle defined by as the boundary of the inequality. This circle has radius 1 and center at (0,0).
Since the inequality is 'less than or equal to' (≤), shade the region inside and on the circle to represent all points (x, y) satisfying the inequality.
Label the graph clearly, indicating the circle boundary and the shaded region inside it, which represents the solution set for the inequality.
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Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables
Graphing inequalities involves shading the region of the coordinate plane where the inequality holds true. For an inequality like x² + y² ≤ 1, the graph includes all points (x, y) whose coordinates satisfy the inequality, typically represented by a shaded area inside or on a boundary curve.
The equation x² + y² = 1 represents a circle centered at the origin (0,0) with radius 1. Understanding this helps identify the boundary of the inequality, where points on the circle satisfy the equation exactly, and points inside satisfy the inequality.
The inequality symbol '≤' indicates a closed region, meaning the boundary curve (the circle) is included in the solution set. This contrasts with '<', which would exclude the boundary. Recognizing this helps correctly graph the solution by including the circle itself.