The compound inequality 7x + 3 ≥ 52 or 3 - x > 9 has solutions x ≥ 7 and x < -6. The graph should use a filled circle at 7 and an open circle at -6 indicating that the values are greater than or equal to 7 and less than -6, respectively. Option C is the correct graphical representation.
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve the compound inequality 7x + 3 ≥ 52 or 3 - x > 9, we need to solve each part of the inequality separately and then combine the solutions.
First, let's solve 7x + 3 ≥ 52:
Subtract 3 from both sides: 7x ≥ 49
Divide both sides by 7: x ≥ 7
Second, we solve 3 - x > 9:
Subtract 3 from both sides: -x > 6
Multiply both sides by -1 and remember to reverse the inequality: x < -6
Combining the solutions, we have x ≥ 7 or x < -6. This means that the solution to the compound inequality includes all real numbers less than -6 or greater than or equal to 7. When graphing this inequality, a filled circle should be used at 7 to indicate that 7 is included in the solution. At -6, an open circle should be used to show that -6 is not included. The answer that correctly represents this solution graphically is option C.