To solve the inequality \( -2 < c + 2 \), we will first isolate \( c \).
- Subtract 2 from both sides: \[ -2 - 2 < c \] \[ -4 < c \] This can also be written as: \[ c > -4 \]
Now we can denote the solution set:
- The solution includes all values of \( c \) that are greater than -4.
Graphing the Solution
- Endpoint: The endpoint is at \( -4 \).
- Type of Endpoint: Since the inequality is strictly greater than \( -4 \) (not inclusive), we will represent -4 as an open dot (not included).
- Direction of the Ray: Since \( c \) can take on any value greater than -4, we draw an arrow to the right (indicating all values greater than -4).
Final Graph Representation
- Open circle (or dot) at \( -4 \) to indicate it is not included.
- Arrow extending to the right from \( -4 \).
So, in summary, the graph would look like:
<---( -4 )-------------------->
This indicates that all values greater than \( -4 \) are included in the solution set.