Solutions of Inequalities Practice
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Question
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A number line with arrows at both ends ranges from negative 10 to 10 in one unit increments. A hollow circle is marked at negative 5. A line with arrows at both ends goes past negative 10 and 10.
What inequality does the number line show? Use x for the variable.
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The inequality shown on the number line is x < -5.
Can you show the steps?
Certainly! Here are the steps to determine the inequality shown on the number line:
1. Identify the point at which the hollow circle is marked on the number line. In this case, the hollow circle is marked at -5.
2. Determine the direction of the line with arrows at both ends. Since the line goes past negative 10 and 10, it indicates that the variable x can have any value less than -5.
3. Write the inequality in terms of x using the information from steps 1 and 2. The inequality is x < -5.
1. Identify the point at which the hollow circle is marked on the number line. In this case, the hollow circle is marked at -5.
2. Determine the direction of the line with arrows at both ends. Since the line goes past negative 10 and 10, it indicates that the variable x can have any value less than -5.
3. Write the inequality in terms of x using the information from steps 1 and 2. The inequality is x < -5.