Which of the Following Statements About Linear Inequalities Is NOT

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about linear inequalities is NOT true?

• A) Linear inequalities define areas rather than lines
• B) The inequality x<6 defines an area above the line y = x
• C) Equalities define straight lines
• D) The inequality 2y + 3x < 8 defines an area below and to the left of the line 2y + 3x = 8

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Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows of a financial instrument to present value, reflecting the time value of money.

Present Value

The present value is the present-day valuation of a future money sum or cash flow series, determined by a given rate of return.

Simple Interest

A method of calculating the interest charge on a loan or financial product based on the original principal amount and the rate of interest over a specific time period, without compounding.

Interest on Interest

Earnings from reinvesting the interest received from an investment, leading to exponential growth over time.