The inequality is .

Subtract 9 from each side.

Divide each side by negative 3.

The solution set is .

Graph the solution set on a number line.

Note: A dot means that this point is included in the solution set.

Check:

To check, substitute three different values for v into the original inequality: 3, a number less than 3, and greater than 3.

Let three values are substitute in the original inequality, .

If then      (This is true)

If then      (This is false)

If then   (This is true)

The solution set is .