The inequality is .
Apply subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 8 from each side.
\ (Commutative property: a + b = b + a)
(Subtract:
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(Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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Graph the solution set on a number line
Note: A circle means that this point is not included in the solution set.
Check:
\To check, substitute -21, a number less than -20, in .
(Substitute: w = - 21)
(Product of two same signs is positive)
(Subtract:
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The inequality is true.
The inequality solution is .