Question

Which inequality is represented by this graph?
A number line shows the numbers zero to ten. There is an open dot at nine, and an arrow extending from that open dot toward the left.

three x is less than twenty-seven

x divided by three is less than or equal to three

four x is greater than or equal to thirty-six

x divided by three is less than nine

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Answer 1

because it is an open line, we know automatically that it is not less than/greater than or equal to

Answer 2

that rules out choices 2 and 3

Answer 3

then, you are left with the other two. THe top one doesn't make sense, as 29 is not mentioned in the problem. That is why the last answer is correct, as the open circle starts at nine and goes to the left, indicating less than.

Answer 4

does that make sense @GoldEverything ?

Answer 5

so far

Answer 6

that means the last answer is correct

Answer 7

thank you so much

Answer 8

you are welcome :)