Question

Solve the inequality below. Use the drop-down menus to describe the solution and its graph. 7 13 11 Click the arrows to choose an answer from each menu. The solution to the inequality is Choose.... Choose... A graph of the solution should have Choose.... and be shaded to the​

Answer 1

`x \leq -4`

There will be a filled-in hole at -4.

Explanation:

We can solve an inequality the same way we do for equations. The only thing to keep in mind, is that multiplying by a negative number will result in flipping the inequality sign (< to > and vice versa)

`-7x + 13 \geq 41 \text{ //}-13\\-7x \geq 28 \text{ //}:-7 \text{ (Notice we multiply by a negative number.)}\\x \leq -4`

The difference between a filled-in and an empty hole in terms of inequality graphs, is whether or not the number limiting the inequality is included in it.

For example, in x > 3, 3 is limiting the inequality, however, it is not included in it, therefore, x would always be greater than 3.

In another example,
`x \leq -4`, -4 is limiting inequality and is included in it. Therefore, x would always be less than or equal to -4.

A filled-in hole means the number is included in the inequality, while an empty one means it isn't.

In our cases, -4 is included in the inequality (notice the line under the inequality sign that resembles "less than or equal to"), therefore there will be a filled-in hole at -4.