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Algebra practice question

On a number line, a graph shows an open circle at 3 with shading to the right. Which inequality is graphed?

  1. A. x > 3Correct
  2. B. x ≥ 3
  3. C. x < 3
  4. D. x ≤ 3

Answer: A. x > 3

An open circle excludes 3; shading right means larger values.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. x ≥ 3
A closed circle would be needed to include 3.
C. x < 3
Shading would be to the left.
D. x ≤ 3
Wrong direction and wrong circle.

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