The boundary lines , are shown as dashed lines meaning they are not included in the solution, thus the symbol in those inequalities. The boundary line is shown as solid meaning it is included in the solution, thus the symbol in that inequality. Test a point inside the region to see if it makes these inequalities true. For example, the point is inside the region. Substituting in the first inequality gives you , which is true. Substituting in the second inequality gives you , or , which is true.