To solve the inequality \( x - 7 \geq -6 \), follow these steps:
- Add 7 to both sides of the inequality to isolate \( x \): \[ x - 7 + 7 \geq -6 + 7 \] This simplifies to: \[ x \geq 1 \]
So the solution is \( x \geq 1 \).
Graphing the Solution:
To graph the solution \( x \geq 1 \):
- Draw a number line.
- Locate the point \( 1 \) on the number line.
- Since the inequality includes \( \geq \), you will use a closed dot at \( 1 \) to indicate that \( 1 \) is included in the solution.
- Shade the region to the right of \( 1 \) to indicate all numbers greater than \( 1 \) are included in the solution.
The final answer is:
- The solution to the inequality is \( x \geq 1 \).