College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter P, Prerequisites - Section P.2 - Real Numbers - P.2 Exercises - Page 16: 57

Answer

$(-1, +\infty)$ Refer to the image below for the graph.

Work Step by Step

The inequality means "x is greater than $-1$." This inequality includes all numbers that are greater than $-1$ (but not including $-1$). Thus, the equivalent interval notation of the given inequality is: $(-1, +\infty)$ To graph this interval, plot a hole (hollow dot) at $-1$ then shade the region to its right. (refer to the attached image in the answer part above)
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