Question

graph the inequality below on the number line.
a ≥ -5

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the symbol

The inequality is \(a\geq - 5\). The symbol \(\geq\) means "greater than or equal to". So, we use a closed circle at \(-5\) (because \(-5\) is included in the solution set).

Step2: Determine the direction

Since \(a\) is greater than or equal to \(-5\), we draw an arrow to the right (towards the larger numbers) from the closed - circle at \(-5\).

Answer:

Place a closed circle at \(-5\) on the number line and draw an arrow to the right.