Solving Linear Inequalities

x + 5 > 3

• x > -2
• x < 8
• x ≥ 2
• x ≥ 8

-d - 2 ≥ -1

• d ≥ 3
• d > 1
• d < -1
• d ≤ -1

b + 9 ≥ -3

• b ≤ -12
• b > 6
• b < -6
• b ≥ -12

-7 -y > -2

• y ≥ 9
• y > 9
• y < -5
• y ≥ 5

Which inequality symbol has a closed circle?

• <
• ≤

Does the sign need to flip when solving?
-2x ≥ 22

• YES
• NO

Solve:

-8b - 8 > 56

• b > 6

• b < -8

• b > -8

• b > 7/2

Which inequality symbol has a open circle?

• <
• ≤

-7 + 10z > -27

• z < -2
• z > -34
• 2 > z
• z > -2

Which inequality represents the solution set shown on the graph above?