Question

Kelsey is solving the inequality 17+4x<9
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To solve the inequality, she begins by solving the equation as shown.

Which number line represents the solution to the inequality?

17 + 4 x = 9. Subtract 17 from both sides. 4 x = negative 8. Divide both sides by 4. x = negative 2.
CLEAR CHECK

(A)A number line going from negative 10 to positive 10. A closed circle is at negative 2.

(B)A number line going from negative 10 to positive 10. Closed circles are at negative 4, negative 3, negative 2, negative 1, 0.

(C)A number line going from negative 10 to positive 10. An open circle is at negative 2. The line is shaded to the right of the circle.

(D)A number line going from negative 10 to positive 10. An open circle is at negative 2. The line is shaded to the left of the circle.
GPT 3.5
(C) A number line going from negative 10 to positive 10. An open circle is at negative 2. The line is shaded to the right of the circle.

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