Question

Which of the following is not a way to represent the solution of the inequality 8x - (5x + 4) greater than or equal to -31?

x greater than or equal to -9

-9 less than or greater to x

A number line with a closed circle on -9 and shading to the left.

A number line with a closed circle on -9 and shading to the right.

Answer 1

x is greater than or equal to -9

Answer 2

the response is
x greater than or equal to -9
proof
8x - (5x + 4)>= -31, 3x- 4>= -31, 3x >= -27, x>= -27/3= -9
so x greater than or equal to -9