Question

what inequality does this number line show?
113 114 115 116 117 118
write your answer starting with x (for example, x < 3).

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the number line

The number line has an open circle at 117, and the purple line is to the left of 117. An open circle means the number 117 is not included. The left direction on a number line represents less than.

Step2: Form the inequality

Since the values represented by the purple line are less than 117 (and 117 is not included), the inequality is \( x < 117 \).

Answer:

\( x < 117 \)