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5x < -10
DIVIDE 5 to BOTH SIDES
5x/5 < -10/5
CANCEL out: 5/5 because it gives you 1
KEEP: -10/5 because it helps solve for the x-value
NEW EQUATION: x < -10/5
SIMPLIFY IT!
x < -2
It is an OPEN circle shaded to the RIGHT
Therefore, your answer should be:
Option A. x < -2
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