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Which number line represents the solution set for the inequality –negative StartFraction one-half EndFraction x is greater than or equal to 4.x ≥ 4?

A number line from negative 10 to 10 in increments of 2. A point is at negative 2 and a bold line starts at negative 2 and is pointing to the left.
A number line from negative 10 to 10 in increments of 2. A point is at negative 8 and a bold line starts at negative 8 and is pointing to the left.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Interpret the inequality as -(1/2)x ≥ 4.

Solve: multiply both sides by -2 (remember to flip the inequality sign when multiplying by a negative):
x ≤ -8.

So the correct number line is the one with a closed dot at -8 and a bold line pointing left (the second choice).