Organic Chemistry - Nomenclature Question

[soccer123]

Homework Statement

(see uploaded attachment for picture). I basically have to name this molecule.

The Attempt at a Solution

I don't know where to start counting for the longest carbon chain and I'm not sure if it's a nonane or octane.

If you guys can help it'd be much appreciated

 

[sjb-2812]

Can you draw out alternative numbering schemes such that it could be either a nonane or an octane?

 

[Borek]

If you have to selected between nonane and octane, you should select nonane, as its the longest chain, isn't it?