Question

graph the compound inequality.
16 ≤ x ≤ 18
plot the endpoints. select an endpoint to change it from closed to open. select the middle of a segment, ray, or line to delete it.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the inequality

The compound inequality \(16\leq x\leq18\) means \(x\) is greater than or equal to \(16\) and less than or equal to \(18\).

Step2: Plot the endpoints

Since the inequality has \(\leq\) (not \(<\)), both endpoints \(x = 16\) and \(x = 18\) are closed - circle points on the number line.

Step3: Draw the segment

Connect the two closed - circle points (at \(16\) and \(18\)) with a line segment to represent all the values of \(x\) that satisfy the inequality.

Answer:

On the number line, place a closed circle at \(16\) and a closed circle at \(18\), then draw a line segment connecting these two points.