The number line shows the graph of an inequality: Which statement explains whether −2.5 can be a value in the shaded region? (5 points)

Question 8 options:

1)

Yes it can, because −2.5 lies to the left of −0.5.

2)

Yes it can, because −2.5 lies to the right of −0.5.

3)

No it cannot, because −2.5 lies to the left of −0.5.

4)

No it cannot, because −2.5 lies to the right of −0.5.