SOLUTION: Solve then graph. x + 8 > 2 The solution set is ? Help me figure this one out please. I would like to thank everyone who has helped me. I still have a couple weeks of needi

Question 139443: Solve then graph.
x + 8 > 2
The solution set is ?
Help me figure this one out please.
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me. I still have a couple weeks of needing your help. I must say I have learned a lot, but am still confused of a lot also...Thanks again everyone.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given inequality

Subtract 8 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is

Now let's graph the solution set

Start with the given inequality

Plot the point on a number line

Now plug in into the inequality

Since

is true, this means that we shade the entire region that is in.

So shade to the right of . Note: there is a open circle at

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