Question

Number line with open circle on 9 and shading to the left.

Which of the following inequalities best represents the graph above? (3 points)

a) x < 9

b) x > 9

c) x ≤ 9

d) x ≥ 9

Answer 1

a) x<9

Explanation:

Since x is all the numbers less than 9, but not including 9 (since it's an open circle instead of a filled in one), then:

a) x<9

Answer 2

Your answer is: x < 9