The inequality is .
Apply subtraction property of inequality: .
(Subtract 2 from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property: )
(Apply additive identity property: )
(Subtract: )
The solution set is
Graph the solution set on a number line.
Note:
The point indicated with open circle is not included in the solution set.
Check:
To check, substitute a number greater than in .
(Substitute )
(Add: )
The inequality is true.
The graph of is
The inequality solution set is .
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