
The inequality is
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Apply Subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 1 from each side.
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(Apply Additive inverse property:
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(Apply Additive identity property:
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(Subtract:
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Graph the solution set on a number line.
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Note: A dot means that this point is included in the solution set.
\Check:
\To check, substitute a number greater than or equal to – 9 in
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(Substitute
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(Add:
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The inequality is true.
\The inequality solution set is
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