The inequality is .
Apply subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 3 from each side.
\ (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
Note: A dot means that this point is included in the solution set.
Check:
\To check, substitute -7, a number less than -7, in .
(Substitute: g =
7)
(Add:
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The inequality is true.
The inequality solution set is .