Practice Test

Question 7 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Which graph represents the solution set of the inequality −9>x ?

Answer

Image with description A number line ranges from negative 13 to negative 7 by ones. A closed circle is on negative 9. A ray is drawn from that circle pointing to the left.

Image with description A number line ranges from negative 13 to negative 7 by ones. An open circle is on negative 9. A ray is drawn from that circle pointing to the left.

Image with description A number line ranges from negative 13 to negative 7 by ones. A closed circle is on negative 9. A ray is drawn from that circle pointing to the right.

Image with description A number line ranges from negative 13 to negative 7 by ones. An open circle is on negative 9. A ray is drawn from that circle pointing to the right.

Explanation

The inequality −9 > x means x is less than −9. Because −9 is not included, use an open circle at −9, and shade to the left for values less than −9; this is choice B.

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