Question

Which graph shows the solution set for 2 x + 3 greater-than negative 9?
A number line going from negative 8 to positive 2. An open circle is at negative 3. Everything to the left of the circle is shaded.
A number line going from negative 8 to positive 2. An open circle is at negative 3. Everything to the right of the circle is shaded.
A number line going from negative 8 to positive 2. An open circle is at negative 6. Everything to the left of the circle is shaded.
A number line going from negative 8 to positive 2. An open circle is at negative 6. Everything to the right of the circle is shaded.

Answer 1

2x + 3 > -9
2x > -12
x > -6

So the correct graph is the one with an open circle at -6 and everything to the right shaded (the fourth option).