Question

graph the inequality below on the number line.
x < 1

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the boundary point

The boundary point for the inequality $x < 1$ is $x = 1$. Since the inequality is strict ($<$), we use an open - circle at $x = 1$ on the number line.

Step2: Determine the direction

The inequality $x < 1$ means all values of $x$ that are less than 1. So we draw an arrow to the left of the open - circle at $x = 1$ to represent all such values.

Answer:

On the number line, place an open - circle at $x = 1$ and draw an arrow to the left of the open - circle.