Answer
z<5.4
Work Step by Step
.You have the inequality 8.6+z$\lt$14 and you have to solve for z:
8.6+z<14⟶ subtract 8.6 from each side
z<5.4.
Check the inequality:
8.6+4 $\lt$14
12.6$\lt$14.
It is correct.
You graph using an open circle since 5.4 is not included in the solution.