Choose the correct description of the graph of the inequality −x 3.

Open circle on −3, shading to the left.

Closed circle on −3, shading to the left.

Open circle on 3, shading to the right.

Closed circle on 3, shading to the right.

Question

Choose the correct description of the graph of the inequality −x  3.

 Open circle on −3, shading to the left.

 Closed circle on −3, shading to the left.

 Open circle on 3, shading to the right.

 Closed circle on 3, shading to the right.

anonymous · Answer

Choose the correct description of the graph of the inequality $$-x \ge 3$$

anonymous · Answer

i think it's Open circle on 3, shading to the right.

hartnn · Answer

how come its a circle at all!!?

hartnn · Answer

it should be a line

anonymous · Answer

it's a graph line with little circles on it.

anonymous · Answer

$$x \le -3$$ on simplifying the inequality.Assuming closed circle means the solution includes -3,the answer is  Closed circle on −3, shading to the left..

anonymous · Answer

how ?

anonymous · Answer

On multiplying both the sides by a minus the inequality changes.
Suppose,for an example 2<3. On multiplying both the sides by - ,
-2 > -3 as -2 is less negative than -3.So that is the answer.

anonymous · Answer

oh ok thanks

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome.