which of the following number lines best represents the graph of $-2 \le x

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which of the following number lines best represents the graph of $-2 \le x < 3$?

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(A) Open circle at -2, solid circle at 3, shaded outwards

(B) Solid circle at -2, open circle at 3, shaded outwards

(C) Solid circle at -2, open circle at 3, shaded between

(D) Open circle at -2, solid circle at 3, shaded between

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Analyze the inequality boundaries

Determine circle types for boundaries

Match with the given options

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