Question

graph the inequality below on the number line.
a < - 2

Explanation:

Step1: Locate -2 on number line

Find the point corresponding to -2.

Step2: Determine open - circle or closed - circle

Since it's \(a < - 2\) (strict inequality), use an open - circle at -2.

Step3: Shade the appropriate region

Shade the region to the left of -2 as values less than -2 are in the solution set.

Answer:

Draw an open - circle at -2 on the number line and shade the line to the left of -2.