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The inequality is \"\".

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Apply subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 3 from each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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

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

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\"\"                            (Substract: \"\")

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Graph the solution set on a number line\"number

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Note: A dot means that this point is included in the solution set.\"\"

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Check:

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To check, substitute -7, a number less than -7, in \"\".

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\"\"                    (Substitute: g = \"\"7)

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\"\"                          (Add: \"\")

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The inequality is true.\"\"

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The inequality solution set is \"\".