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when is a closed circle used?
< or ≤
< or >
or ≥
≤ or ≥
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Brief Explanations
In inequalities, when graphing on a number line, a closed circle is used to indicate that the number is included in the solution set. This occurs for inequalities with $\leq$ (less than or equal to) or $\geq$ (greater than or equal to) because the "equal to" part means the specific value is part of what satisfies the inequality. For example, in $x\geq3$, the number 3 is included, so we use a closed circle at 3 on the number - line.
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