Question

graph the inequality in the coordinate plane.
$x < -4$
your answer

Explanation:

Step1: Identify boundary line

The inequality $x < -4$ has a vertical boundary line at $x=-4$. Since the inequality is strict ($<$), the line is dashed.

Step2: Determine shaded region

We shade all points where the $x$-coordinate is less than $-4$, which is the area to the left of the dashed line $x=-4$.

Answer:

1. Draw a dashed vertical line passing through $x=-4$ (this line goes through all points where $x=-4$, for every $y$-value).
2. Shade the entire region of the coordinate plane that lies to the left of this dashed line.