Question

The solution to which inequality is shown?

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A.
y + 5 > –2

B.
y + 5 ≥ –2

C.
y + 5 < –2

D.
y + 5 ≤ –2

Answer 1

well an open dot implies it's either less than or greater than (>, or <)

Answer 2

So what can we exclude with that knowledge?

Answer 3

Meaning what two options can we get rid off

Answer 4

Well once you figure that out, what number is the circle on? What expression would give you that if you do some algebra.