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

Open circle on 3, shading to the left. jump

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. jump

 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

-x < or equal to 3

skullpatrol · Answer

$$-x\leq3$$ like that?

anonymous · Answer

yess

skullpatrol · Answer

So the opposite of x is less than or equal to 3, right?

anonymous · Answer

i guess. i just really dont kno how to do this. im doing online school and have to teach myself...

skullpatrol · Answer

Okay, that is what the lowered minus sign "-" means in front "the opposite of"

skullpatrol · Answer

$$-x\leq3$$
 the opposite of x is less than or equal to 3

skullpatrol · Answer

When you teach yourself you need to make up your own examples. Here  to get the correct description of the graph of the inequality you should draw a few graphs on your own to see if they work.

anonymous · Answer

so it would be a closed circle on 3, shaded to the left?

skullpatrol · Answer

Let me show you how I would do it...

skullpatrol · Answer

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skullpatrol · Answer

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