$\"\"$ $\"\"$ $\"\"$

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The inequality is $\"\"$ .

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Apply subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 15 from each side.

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$\"\"$

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

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

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$\"\"$ (Substrate: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Divide each side by 2)

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

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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 3, in $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (Substitute: a = 2)

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

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

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The inequality is true. $\"\"$

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The inequality solution set is $\"\"$ .