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A number line ranges from negative 10 to 2 in increments of 1. Two open points are plotted at negative 8 and negative 2, with a solid line extending between them.

Select the solution set represented on the graph.

(1 point)
Responses

x>−8
and x<−2
x greater than negative 8 and x less than negative 2

x>−8
or x<−2
x greater than negative 8 or x less than negative 2

x≥−8
and x≤−2
x greater-than-or-equal-to negative 8 and x less-than-or-equal-to negative 2

x≥−8
or x≤−2
x greater-than-or-equal-to negative 8 or x less-than-or-equal-to negative 2

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
2 hours ago

The correct answer is:

**x > −8 and x < −2**

This is because the open points indicate that the endpoints (−8 and −2) are not included in the solution set, and the solid line between them signifies that all numbers between −8 and −2 are included.