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OpenStudy (anonymous):

PLEASE HELP How can I graph the inequality: x+15>95

OpenStudy (john_es):

\[x>95-15\Rightarrow x>80\] Draw a line (the real number line) that begins in 80, and continue to the infinity (you indicate this using an arrow pointing to the right).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Where did you get the 80?

OpenStudy (john_es):

You solve for x the inequality in order to graph it. So, \[x+15>95\Rightarrow x+15-15>95-15\Rightarrow x>80\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok but f I add 80 to 15 I get 95 and that is not greater than 95?

OpenStudy (john_es):

Yes, you cannot add 80 to check it, because the inequality says x>80, it means, numbers greater than 80 (but not equal). For example, you can check it with 81 or 80.0001. Both numbers are greater than 80.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay thanks! I get it know

OpenStudy (john_es):

You're welcome.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Wait how would I explain this graph??

OpenStudy (john_es):

You explain this graph, saying that only those numbers greater than 80 (lying at the right or in the side where the arrow points) satisfy the inequality proposed.

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