For the inequality \(x\leq 5\), on which side of the boundary line \(x=5\) does the solution region lie?

Correct answer: Left side

The boundary line \(x=5\) is vertical. The inequality \(x\leq 5\) requires the x-coordinate to be 5 or less, so the solution region lies to the left of the line and includes the boundary. The right side represents \(x>5\). Exam tip: for a vertical line \(x=a\), shade left for \(x\leq a\) and right for \(x\geq a\).