To determine which inequalities could describe the domain and range of a line segment that is part of the graph, we need to analyze the provided options in light of common characteristics of linear graphs.
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Domain: 2 < x < 6; Range: 2 < y < 6
This implies that the x-values are bounded between 2 and 6, and the y-values are also bounded between 2 and 6. This would describe a segment of a line within a rectangle defined by these bounds.
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Domain: 2 < x < 6; Range: -3 < y < 1
This implies that the x-values are again bounded between 2 and 6, but the y-values range between -3 and 1. This could describe a line segment that runs horizontally at y values not exceeding 1 but starting above -3.
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Domain: 2 < x < 6; Range: y < 1
This would suggest that the x-values are constrained between 2 and 6, but the y-values can go infinitely low (below 1) which would indicate a line segment that drops downward, possibly approaching negative infinity.
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Domain: x > 2; Range: -3 < y < 1
This means that the x-values start from just above 2 and extend to infinity, while the y-values are bounded between -3 and 1. This could describe an upward slope that stays below y = 1.
Conclusion on the Options:
- The first two options indicate bounded segments and would be suitable for line segments that lie within those ranges.
- The third suggests a downward trend; however, since the y-value does not have an upper limit, it may not define a clear segment.
- The fourth suggests an infinite extension in the x-direction, which may not fit with a line segment unless specified clearly.
Given typical graphing constraints and common line segments, the first two options would be the most plausible representations of potential segments.
In summary:
- Option 1: Could describe a bounded segment up to the rectangle defined by (2,2) to (6,6).
- Option 2: Could describe a horizontal line segment but below y = 1, constrained vertically.
The specific choice would depend on additional context about how the line segment behaves in the given coordinate space.
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