\"addition\"addition\"\"

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The inequality is \"\".

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Apply multiplication property of inequality: Multiply each side by 3.

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\"\"

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\"\"                        (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                           (Multiply: \"\")

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\"\"

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Apply division property of inequality: Divide each side by 2.

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\"\"

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\"\"                           (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                                (Divide: \"\")

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\"\"

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Graph the solution set on a number line.\"number

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

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Check:

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To check, substitute a number less than 9, in \"\".

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\"\"                       (Substitute \"\")

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\"\"                                    (Multiply: \"\")

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\"\"                                          (Divide:  \"\")

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The inequality is true. \"\"

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The inequality solution is \"\".