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m + 14 < -125
SUBTRACT 14 to BOTH SIDES
m + 14 - 14 < -125 - 14
CANCEL out: 14 - 14 because it gives you 0
KEEP: -125 - 14 because it help you solve for the m-value
NEW EQUATION: m < -125 - 14
SIMPLIFY IT!
m < -139
DIVIDE 1 to BOTH SIDES
1m/1 < -139/1
CANCEL out: 1/1 because it gives you 1
KEEP: -139/1 because it help you with the number that is being compared to the m-value
NEW EQUATION: m < -139/1
SIMPLIFY IT!
m < -139
Therefore, your answer should be:
[m < -139]; it is an OPEN circle shaded to the LEFT starting at -139 (of course)
Based on the choices you have provided… NONE OF THE ABOVE will most likely be the actual choice because they are way too big/small
Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!
~Amphitrite1040:)