Solving and Graphing Inequalities (6.1-6.2) Greater Than: Arrow points to the right on a number line. Less Than: Arrow points to the left on a number line. Close Circle: ≤∨≥ Open Circle:¿ ∨¿ Step 1: Solve the inequality, just like your solving an equation, for the given variable (get the variable by itself). Remember, if you divide or multiply by a negative, then you have to flip the inequality. Step 2: Plot a point on the number line for the value that the variable was solved for. (Number on the opposite the side of the inequality sign of the variable). Step 3: Draw your arrow on your number line. If mouth of the inequality is facing the variable ( x > ¿), the arrow will go to the right, or greater than. If mouth of the inequality is facing away from the variable (x < ¿), the arrow will go to the left, or less than. 1) 2)