Answer:
(A) -4 ≤ x
Explanation:
You want the number line graph that shows the solution to -2x +6 ≤ 14.
Choices
The inequality symbol used in the problem is ≤. The "or equal to" portion of this symbol tells you that the dot on the graph will be a solid dot, not an open circle. (Eliminates choices C and D.)
When 2x is added to both sides of the equation, you have ...
6 ≤ 14 +2x
The direction of the inequality symbol tells you that larger values of x will be in the solution set. (Eliminates choice B.)
The only feasible graph is that of choice A.
Solution
If you divide the last inequality above by 2, you get ...
3 ≤ 7 +x
Subtracting 7 makes it ...
-4 ≤ x
The graph of this is a solid dot at x=-4, and shading to the right, choice A.
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Additional comment
If you write the inequality with using a left-pointing inequality symbol:
-4 ≤ x
then the relative positions of the number and the variable tell you where the shading is in relation to the number. Here, the variable is on the right, so the shading (values of x) will be to the right of the number.
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