$\"\"$ $\"\"$

The inequality is $\"\"$ .

Apply subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 4 from each side.

$\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Additive inverse property: $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Additive identity property: $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Subtract : $\"\"$ )

Graph the solution set on a number line

$\"number$

Note: A circle means that this point is not included in the solution set. $\"\"$

Check:

To check, substitute a number less than -1, in $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$ (Substitute $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Add: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

The inequality solution set is $\"\"$ .