Solve the inequality 4x>10

. Which of the following graphs shows the solution? (1 point)
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A number line ranges from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line at 6. A rightward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open circle and goes beyond 10.
Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line at 6. A rightward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open circle and goes beyond 10.

A number line ranges from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line at 2.5. A rightward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open circle and goes beyond 10.
Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line at 2.5. A rightward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open circle and goes beyond 10.

A number line ranges from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line at 2.5. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open circle and goes beyond negative 10.
Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line at 2.5. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open circle and goes beyond negative 10.

A number line ranges from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line at 6. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open circle and goes beyond negative 10.

1 answer

To solve the inequality \(4x > 10\), we first divide both sides by 4:

\[ x > \frac{10}{4} \implies x > 2.5 \]

This means the solution set includes all numbers greater than 2.5.

To represent this on a number line:

  • We would place an open point (circle) at 2.5 because 2.5 is not included in the solution set (the inequality is strict).
  • The solution includes all numbers greater than 2.5, which means there should be a rightward arrow originating from 2.5.

Based on your descriptions, the correct graph is the second option:

A number line ranges from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line at 2.5. A rightward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open circle and goes beyond 10.

This correctly represents the solution \(x > 2.5\).