\"\"\"\"

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The equation is \"\"

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Apply Subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 3.75 from each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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

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

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\"\"                                                     (Subtract: \"\") 

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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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Check:

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To check, substitute 1, a number and less than 1.25, in \"\".

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\"\"                                    (Substitute \"\")

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

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The inequality is true

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\"\"

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The inequality solution is \"\".

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