Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 8 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

|x+9|lessthanorequalto 0 solve and graph on number line

OpenStudy (amistre64):

an absolute value is never less than zero

OpenStudy (amistre64):

so the only solution to find is when it is equal to zero

hero (hero):

It's like saying a distance less than zero exists

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so on a number line place a bracket at zero and go right, or left? or am i completely confused?

OpenStudy (amistre64):

the number line is a collection of possible answers. you need to locate the answer that makes the inequality make sense

OpenStudy (amistre64):

in this case bracket the +9

OpenStudy (amistre64):

<-----------------------> -2 -1 0 1 2 .....8 [9] 10 11

OpenStudy (amistre64):

or solid dot it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but when i'm drawing the line i go to the left.. correct?

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!