SOLUTION: I need help with inqualities. Sample problem is: x>-2 x<5

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Question 1043437: I need help with inqualities.
Sample problem is:
x>-2
x<5
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Because x>-2, there should be an open circle at -2, since that is not included, and x<5 requires an open circle at 5. An arrow would be drawn between the two points. That shows that x may lie between the numbers -2 and 5, not including each end point.