The number line shows the graph of an inequality: which statement explains whether −3.5 can be a value in the shaded region?
yes it can, because −3.5 lies to the right of −1.5.
no it cannot, because −3.5 lies to the left of −1.5.
yes it can, because −3.5 lies to the left of −1.5.
no it cannot, because −3.5 lies to the right of −1.5.