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

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The inequality $\"\"$ .

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Apply Subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 9 from each side.

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$\"\"$

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

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

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$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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Apply division property of inequality: Divide each side by 5.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Cancel commen terms)

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Graph the solution set on a number line $\"inequality$

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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 -1 in equality $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (Substitute x = -2)

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

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$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ )

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this value is true $\"\"$

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The inequality solution is $\"\"$ .