Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 2 - Solving Linear Inequalities - 2.1 - Writing and Graphing Inequalities - Exercises - Page 59: 36

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The inequality involves an equal sign so a closed circle will be used. Using $4$ as a test number yields: $$\begin{align*} r&\ge-|5|\\ r&\ge-5\\ 4&\stackrel{\checkmark}{\ge}-5 \end{align*}$$ Since the resulting statement is true, then shade the region where the test number belongs to obtain:
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