Use the image to answer the question.

A coordinate plane shows both the axes ranging from negative 12 to 12 in increments of 1. An upward solid line with arrows at both ends passes through origin and extends to quadrants 1 and 3. The arrow points to the unmarked points left parenthesis negative 9 comma negative 5.3 right parenthesis and left parenthesis 7.5 comma 4.5 right parenthesis.

Describe the domain of the linear function on the graph.

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Responses

−9<x<7
negative 9 less than x less than 7

−9≤x≤7
negative 9 less-than-or-equal-to x less-than-or-equal-to 7

x≥−9
x greater-than-or-equal-to negative 9

x
is all real numbers.
x is all real numbers.

3 answers

To determine the domain of the linear function shown in the graph, we note that the line extends through the points \((-9, -5.3)\) and \((7.5, 4.5)\).

The x-coordinates of the endpoints of the line segment are \(-9\) and \(7.5\). Since the line is drawn as a solid line, it includes both endpoints, meaning that the x-values can take any value from \(-9\) to \(7.5\), including \(-9\) and \(7.5\).

Thus, the domain of the function can be described as:

\(-9 \leq x \leq 7.5\)

Since this isn't among the offered choices, we should choose the response that accurately captures the relevant x-values without exceeding the interval given:

The most appropriate choice from the given responses is:

−9≤x≤7 negative 9 less-than-or-equal-to x less-than-or-equal-to 7

However, note that one endpoint is incorrect as the maximum x-value is actually \(7.5\). But \(7\) is included in the options, suggesting a possible error in the choices provided.

If specifically asked to account for \(7.5\), a fit wasn’t offered. The closest answer regarding established boundaries, assuming proper x-range detail wasn't indicated for options is:

−9≤x≤7 would be chosen, acknowledging the mentioned flaw with \(7.5\) in relation to potential correctness adjustments if possible re-evaluation filtered from the full set of graphical indications.

the Answer?

The correct answer for the domain of the linear function on the graph is:

−9≤x≤7

This states that \(x\) can take any value from \(-9\) to \(7\), including both endpoints. Keep in mind that while the line segment shown goes up to \(7.5\), this specific option is the closest fit available among the choices.