Identify the variable and the inequality symbol
Solve the inequality if needed
Mark the boundary value on the number line
Use an open circle for < or >
Use a closed circle for ≤ or ≥
Shade to the left for less than or less than or equal to
Shade to the right for greater than or greater than or equal to
Include all values in the shaded region
Leave out the boundary value if the circle is open
Include the boundary value if the circle is closed