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Choose the inequality that represents the following graph.

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-9-8-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1

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-8> x
-8 < x
1> x
8> x

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To determine the inequality from a graph, we need to observe the direction of the arrow on the number line. The arrow pointing right represents 'greater than' (x > -8), while left indicates 'less than' (x < -8). The presence of 'equal to' depends on whether the point at -8 is filled in or not.

To choose the inequality that represents the given graph, we need to look at the direction in which the graph is shaded or where the arrow is pointing on the number line.

If the graph has an arrow pointing to the left from -8, the inequality would be x < -8. If it's pointing to the right, it would be x > -8.

Since the graph and inequality are not provided here, we are unable to determine the inequality directly.

However, when the arrow points to the right, the inequality will use a 'greater than' symbol (>), indicating all the numbers to the right are included.

When the arrow points to the left, it uses a 'less than' symbol (<), indicating all numbers to the left are included.

Finally, if the point at -8 is included (often shown by a solid dot on the number line), the inequality will include an 'equal to' aspect, written as ≥ or ≤.

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