8. (03.05 MC) The number line shows the graph of an inequality: 1 to -5 -4 -3-2 -1 0 1 2 3 Which statement explains whether -3.5 can be a value in the shaded region? A. Yes it can, because – 3.5 lies to the right of -1.5.

B. No it cannot, because -3.5 lies to the left of -1.5.

C. Yes it can, because –3.5 lies to the left of -1.5.

D. No it cannot, because -3.5 lies to the right of -1.5.