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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 2, Problem 5

Match each equation or inequality in Column I with the graph of its solution set in Column II. | x | < 7

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Inequalities

Inequalities are mathematical expressions that show the relationship between two values when they are not equal. In this case, the inequality 'x < 7' indicates that x can take any value less than 7. Understanding how to interpret and graph inequalities is crucial for visualizing their solution sets.
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Number Line

A number line is a visual representation of numbers in a straight line, where each point corresponds to a number. It is commonly used to illustrate inequalities. For the inequality 'x < 7', the number line would show an open circle at 7, indicating that 7 is not included, and a shaded line extending to the left, representing all numbers less than 7.
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Graphing Solutions

Graphing solutions involves plotting the values that satisfy an equation or inequality on a coordinate system. For the inequality 'x < 7', the graph would depict all values to the left of 7 on the number line. This visual representation helps in understanding the range of solutions and is essential for matching equations with their corresponding graphs.
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