Question

Is w = –1 a solution to the inequality below? w > –9

Answer 1

yes

Explanation:

Given

w > - 9

Any value to the right of - 9 on the number line is greater than - 9

- 1 is to the right of - 9 on the number line, that is - 1 > - 9

Thus w = - 1 is a solution to the inequality