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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x-2<7 Solve the inequality I got X<9 is that correct?

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Yes.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

my math lab says its false

OpenStudy (anonymous):

they lying cuz its true bcuz u add 2 to both side of the equation which is 9

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

try x < 9 (notice the lowercase x) also try entering your answer in interval notation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do you do that?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

x < 9 in interval notation is (-infinity, 9) where you'll replace "infinity" with the symbol infinity

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so (-00,9)?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yeah

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and infinity goes first right?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

negative infinity, yep

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how would the solution look on a number line?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

would it be closed circle going right?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

draw out a number line make an open circle at 9 then shade to the left of the open circle

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Perfect! Thanks man :)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

np

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