12 -2x < 16 First, subtract 12 from both sides. -2x < 16 - 12 -2x < 4 Divide both sides by -2 x > -2 (you switch the < sign with > when divided by a negative).
Because it is not greater than/less than or equal to, it is an open circle at -2. Any number that is greater than -2 means it's shaded to the right, the answer's B.
In effect, there is a proportional relationship between the mass and the volume of the pieces of metal. The equation of the line that adapts to the given data is given by: y = 0.1174x. Therefore the proportionality constant is 0.1174
