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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x%2B8%3E2 Start with the given inequality



x%3E2-8Subtract 8 from both sides


x%3E-6 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x%3E-6



Now let's graph the solution set





Start with the given inequality


Plot the point x=-6 on a number line

number_line%28+500%2C+-16%2C+4%2C+-6+%29


Now plug in x=0 into the inequality





Since is true, this means that we shade the entire region that x=0 is in.


So shade to the right of x=-6 . Note: there is a open circle at x=-6