The inequality is .
Apply addition property of inequality: Add 8 to each side.
\ (Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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(Add:
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Graph the solution set on a number line
Note: A circle means that this point is not included in the solution set.
Check:
\To check, substitute a number less than 6.9, in .
(Substitute f = 5)
(Subtract :
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The inequality is true.
The inequality solution set is .