Based on the graph, which inequality is correct for a number that is to the left of -4?


A number line is shown from negative 8 to 8 at increments of 1. A circle is shown at negative 4. The entire portion of the number line to the left of negative 4 is shaded.

<----|-----|-----|----|----|----|----|-----|-----|----|----|----|-----|-----|-----|---|----|>
    \-8    -7    -6  -5   -4/  3  -2   -1   0   1      2     3   4    5    6      7     8

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−7 > −4

−6 < −4

−8 > −4

−4 < −9