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\"\"

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The inequality is \"\".

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Apply division property of inequality: Divide each side by 16.

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\"\"

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\"\"               (Cancel common terms)

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

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\"\"     (Multiply each side by negitive one and flip the symbol)

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\"\"               (Product of two same signs is positive)

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\"\"                   (Product of two diffirent signs is negative)

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Graph the solution set on a number line.

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\"number

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Note: A circle means that this point is not included in the solution set.

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\"\"

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Check:

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

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\"\"    (Substitute \"\")

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\"\"                 (Multiply:\"\")

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The inequality is true. 

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\"\"

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The inequality solution is \"\".