Solve the inequality 9.5x−1.25<32 . Which of the following graphs shows the solution?(1 point)
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A number line is shown ranging from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. A closed point is plotted on the number line between 4 and 5, just before 5. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the closed point and goes beyond negative 10.
Image with alt text: A number line is shown ranging from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. A closed point is plotted on the number line between 4 and 5, just before 5. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the closed point and goes beyond negative 10.
A number line is shown ranging from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line between 3 and 4, just after the 3. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open point and goes beyond negative 10.
Image with alt text: A number line is shown ranging from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line between 3 and 4, just after the 3. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open point and goes beyond negative 10.
A number line is shown ranging from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line between 3 and 4. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open point and goes beyond negative 10.
Image with alt text: A number line is shown ranging from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. An open point is plotted on the number line between 3 and 4. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open point and goes beyond negative 10.
A number line is shown ranging from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. A closed point is plotted on the number line between 3 and 4. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the closed point and goes beyond negative 10.
Image with alt text: A number line is shown ranging from negative 10 to 10 with numbers listed in unit increments. A closed point is plotted on the number line between 3 and 4. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the closed point and goes beyond negative 10.
To solve the inequality, we need to isolate the variable x. Starting with the given inequality:
9.5x - 1.25 < 32
Add 1.25 to both sides:
9.5x < 33.25
Divide both sides by 9.5:
x < 3.5
This means that the solution to the inequality is all values of x that are less than 3.5.
Looking at the provided graphs, the only one that shows the solution x < 3.5 is the graph with an open point plotted between 3 and 4, with a leftward arrow that originates at the open point and goes beyond negative 10.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
An open point is plotted on the number line between 3 and 4. A leftward arrow is marked on the number line that originates at the open point and goes beyond negative 10.