The inequality is .
Apply divison property of inequality: Divide each side by 2.
\ (Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
(Multiply each side by negative one and flip the symbol)
(Product of two same signs is positive) \ \
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 a number greater than 16 in
.
(Substitute: y =
16)
(Multiply:
)
The inequality is true.
The inequality solution is .