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Graph the solution to this inequality on the number line.

−4x≥12

Graph the solution to this inequality on the number line. −4x≥12-example-1
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Answer:

Solution set for x is x ≤ -3
First option

Explanation:

We have the equation

- 4x ≥ 12

Divide both sides by 4:

- x ≥ 12/4

-x ≥ 3

Multiply by -1 to make x positive. When we multiply an inequality by a negative number the inequality sign changes: ≥ becomes ≤

Therefore we get
x ≤ 3

On the number line this is represented by the first choice

Note that the 3rd and 4th choices are easily eliminate since they represent ≥ -3 and > -3

Choice #2 has an unfilled circle at -3. This represents a < inequality

A filled circle represents a ≤ inequality

Answer

Solution set for x is x ≤ -3
First option

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