What is the solution to the inequality 3x + 4 > -2? A -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 4 B + + -4 -3 -2 -1 1 4

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**Problem Statement:**

What is the solution to the inequality \(3x + 4 > -2\)?

**Graphs Explanation:**

The image presents four different number lines labeled A, B, C, and D, each representing a potential solution to the inequality.

- **Option A:** Shows a number line with an open circle at \(-2\), extending to the left to \(-4\). The shading goes from the circle leftwards, indicating all numbers less than \(-2\).

- **Option B:** Shows a number line with an open circle at \(x = -2\), extending to the right to \(x = 4\). The shading goes from the circle rightwards, indicating all numbers greater than \(-2\).

- **Option C:** Shows a number line with an open circle at \(x = -3\), extending to the right to \(x = 4\). The shading indicates all numbers greater than \(-3\).

- **Option D:** Shows a number line with an open circle at \(x = -1\), extending to the right to \(x = 4\). The shading indicates all numbers greater than \(-1\).

**Solution:**

To solve the inequality \(3x + 4 > -2\):

1. Subtract 4 from both sides:  
   \(3x > -6\).
   
2. Divide both sides by 3:  
   \(x > -2\).

Therefore, the correct graph is **Option B**, which depicts all numbers greater than \(-2\).
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** What is the solution to the inequality \(3x + 4 > -2\)? **Graphs Explanation:** The image presents four different number lines labeled A, B, C, and D, each representing a potential solution to the inequality. - **Option A:** Shows a number line with an open circle at \(-2\), extending to the left to \(-4\). The shading goes from the circle leftwards, indicating all numbers less than \(-2\). - **Option B:** Shows a number line with an open circle at \(x = -2\), extending to the right to \(x = 4\). The shading goes from the circle rightwards, indicating all numbers greater than \(-2\). - **Option C:** Shows a number line with an open circle at \(x = -3\), extending to the right to \(x = 4\). The shading indicates all numbers greater than \(-3\). - **Option D:** Shows a number line with an open circle at \(x = -1\), extending to the right to \(x = 4\). The shading indicates all numbers greater than \(-1\). **Solution:** To solve the inequality \(3x + 4 > -2\): 1. Subtract 4 from both sides: \(3x > -6\). 2. Divide both sides by 3: \(x > -2\). Therefore, the correct graph is **Option B**, which depicts all numbers greater than \(-2\).
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