If the boundary line (y=-2) is dashed and shading is above it, which inequality is represented?

Correct answer: \(y>-2\)

For every point above the line \(y=-2\), the value of \(y\) is greater than \(-2\). A dashed boundary means that points on the line are not included, so equality is excluded. Therefore, the inequality is \(y>-2\). The option \(y\geq -2\) would include the boundary line and would be shown with a solid line. Exam tip: shading above a horizontal line means larger \(y\)-values; shading below means smaller \(y\)-values.