$\"subtraction$ $\"\"$

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The inequality is $\"\"$

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Write the mixed numbers into improper fraction.

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The improper fraction of $\"\"$ ( $\"\"$ )

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Apply addition property of inequality: Add $\"\"$ from each side.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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

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

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

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$\"\"$

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Graph the solution set on a number line

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$\"number$

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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 4, in $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (subtract: $\"\"$ )

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

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The inequality solution is $\"\"$