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The inequality is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=7db5d89dca3c38058fd1cedf3d6acc4f.png\")
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Subtract 18 from each side
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Divide each side by 3.
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Multiply each side by negative one and flip the symbol
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The graph of the solution set on a number line diagram.
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Note: A circle means that this point is not included in the solution set.![\"\"](\"http://www.mathskey.com/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
The solution set of the inequality is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=661d0ae5c447806b80c5da4200b4ec55.png\")
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