Use the work to complete the sentences describing the solution set to the compound inequality 2x + 9 < 17 and 14 < –7 + 3x. The graph of x < 4 is
_.
(Options are:
A.) A closed circle at 4 shaded to the right
B.) A closed circle at 4 shaded to the left
C.) An open circle at 4 shaded to the right
D.) An open circle at 4 shaded to the left)

The graph of 7 < x is
_.
(Options are:
A.) A closed circle at 7 shaded to the right
B.) A closed circle at 7 shaded to the left
C.) An open circle at 7 shaded to the right
D.) An open circle at 7 shaded to the left)

Because this is an “and” compound inequality, solutions satisfy
_.
(Options are:
A.) Both inequalities
B.) Either inequalities
C.) Neither inequalities)

The solution set to the compound inequality is
_.
(Options are:
A.) 4 < x < 7
B.) x < 4
C.) x < 7
D.) No solution)