What does the solution to the inequality x≥−6 look like graphed on a number line?

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To graph the inequality \( x \geq -6 \) on a number line, you would take the following steps:

  1. Draw a horizontal line that represents the number line.
  2. Locate the point -6 on the number line.
  3. Use a closed dot (or closed circle) at -6 to indicate that -6 is included in the solution (because the inequality is greater than or equal to).
  4. Shade the region to the right of -6, extending indefinitely to represent all the values of \( x \) that are greater than -6.

This graph visually communicates that any value greater than or equal to -6 is a solution to the inequality.