The solution to which inequality is shown? A. y + 5 –2 B. y + 5 ≥ –2 C. y + 5

Question

The solution to which inequality is shown?


 
 A.
y + 5 > –2
 
 B.
y + 5 ≥ –2
 
 C.
y + 5 < –2
 
 D.
y + 5 ≤ –2



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Please help

linn99123 · Answer

@sammixboo @e.mccormick @MathLegend

anonymous · Answer

First, it's clear that the line has an open hole, meaning that it can't be equal at -7. So you can automatically cross off B and D as a possible answer. Also, we see that the y values are greater than -7. Looking at choices A and C, we see that we have to subtract 5 from each side. And when we do, we see that A is the correct answer, because y  > –7

linn99123 · Answer

Thank you

e.mccormick · Answer

Another way to do this sort of question is to solve the options and see what you get.  There are generally several ways to answer a math question.  One of the things you can do is try multiple ones to find which works best for you.  That way you can reliably answer questions by using the tools you best understand.