The inequality .
Write the mixed numbers into improper fraction.
\The improper fraction of
Apply multplication property of inequality: Multiply each side by 5.
\ (Cancel common terms)
(Distributive property:
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(Multiply:
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(Subtract 85 from each side)
(Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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(Subtract:
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(Divide each side by 5)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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Graph the solution set on a number line.
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Note: A dot means that this point is included in the solution set.
\Check:
\ To check, substitute a number less than or equal to – 0.2 in .
(Substitute n = – 0.2)
(Add:
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(Divide:
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The inequality is true.
\The inequality solution is .