Question

graph the inequality below on the number line.
$x < 9$

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the type of circle

Since the inequality is \(x < 9\) (not \(x\leq9\)), we use an open circle at \(x = 9\).

Step2: Determine the direction of the line

The inequality \(x<9\) means all values of \(x\) less than \(9\). So, we draw a line to the left of the open - circle at \(9\).

Answer:

Place an open circle at \(9\) on the number line and draw a line extending to the left from that open circle.