The number line shows the graph of an inequality: A number line is shown from negative 5 to positive 5 with increments of 0.5. All the whole numbers are labeled on the number line. An empty circle is shown on the seventh mark to the left of 0. The region to the left of the empty circle is shaded.
Which statement explains whether −4.5 can be a value in the shaded region? (5 points)

No, it cannot because −4.5 lies to the left of −3.5.

No, it cannot because −4.5 lies to the right of −3.5.

Yes, it can, because −4.5 lies to the right of −3.5.

Yes, it can, because −4.5 lies to the left of −3.5.

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Statement reason 1. δabc is similar to δced. given 2. 3. definition of slope 4. slope of slope of definition of slope 5. slope of × slope of multiplying the slopes 6. slope of × slope of substitution property of equality 7. slope of × slope of simplifying the right side the table contains the proof of the relationship between the slopes of two perpendicular lines. what is the reason for statement 2? a. parallel line segments that meet a common perpendicular line are proportional in length. b. the lengths of vertical and horizontal sides in congruent triangles are in a common ratio. c. trigonometric identities determine the lengths of the legs in a right triangle. d. corresponding side lengths in similar triangles are proportional in length.