Question

solve for x and graph the solution on the number line below.

x - 6 < -2

answer

< > ≤ ≥ or

inequality notation:

number line:

-12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12

Explanation:

Step1: Add 6 to both sides

$x - 6+6 < - 2+6$

Step2: Simplify the inequality

$x<4$

Answer:

<: $x < 4$
Number Line: Plot an open - circle at 4 and draw a line to the left.