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The inequality is \"\".

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Apply multiplication property of inequality: Multiply each side by 3.

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\"\"                  (Cancel common terms)

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

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\"\"     (Multiply each side by negative one and flip the symbol)

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\"\"                           (Product of two same signs is positive sign) \"\"

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Graph the solution set on a number line.\"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 15 in inequality \"\".

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\"\"                    (Substitute   \"\")

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

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The inequality is true. \"\"

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The inequality solution is \"\".