Question

Graph.
x>197
To draw a ray, plot an endpoint and select an arrow. Select an endpoint to change it from closed to open. Select the middle of the ray to delete it.

Answer 1

To graph the inequality \( x > 197 \):

1. **Draw a number line**: This will be a horizontal line on which you will plot the numbers.

2. **Identify the critical point**: The critical point here is \( 197 \).

3. **Plot the endpoint**: Since the inequality is \( x > 197 \), you will use an open circle at \( 197 \) (indicating that \( 197 \) is not included in the solution).

4. **Draw the ray**: Draw a ray that starts from the open circle at \( 197 \) and extends infinitely to the right. This indicates all numbers greater than \( 197 \).

Here's a simple representation of what it looks like:

```
<-----o================>
197
```

- The open circle (o) at \( 197 \) shows that \( 197 \) is not included.
- The ray (using "=" for the solid line) extends to the right, indicating all numbers greater than \( 197 \).