In mathematical notation, when you see an inequality like \( n > 8 \), it typically uses an open dot (or open circle) on the number line to represent that the number 8 is not included in the solution set.
Conversely, if you have \( n \geq 8 \), that would use a closed dot (or closed circle) on 8, indicating that 8 is included in the solution.
So, for \( n > 8 \), you would use an open dot.