If u have a open circle, then the inequality has no equal sign. But if it is a closed circle, the inequality has an equal sign.
Shading to the left means " less then " .
Shading to the right means " greater then " .
(1) u have an open circle on -7 with shading to the left....
x < -7
(2) u have a closed circle on 4.5 with shading to the left....
x < = 4.5 (thats less then or equal)
(3) u have an open circle on -5 with shading to the right...
x > -5
(4) u have an open circle on 1.5 with shading to the right...
x > 1.5
The formula for volume is Length x width x height.
Bottom: 18 * 12 * 8 = 1728 cubic centimeters.
Middle: 12 * 8 * 6 = 576 cubic centimeters.
Top = 4 *4*4 = 64 cubic centimeters.
Total: 1728 + 576 + 64 = 2368 cubic centimeters.
X>3 is the proper setup for this sentence.