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

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The inequality is $\"\"$

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Apply multiplication property of inequality: Multiply each side by 3.

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$\"\"$ \ \

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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Graph the solution set on a number line

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$\"number$

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Note: A dot means that this point is included in the solution set. $\"\"$

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Check:

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To check,substitute a number $\"\"$ or

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less than or equal to $\"\"$ in inequality $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (Substitute $\"\"$ )

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

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The inequality is true.

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$\"\"$

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The inequality solution is $\"\"$ .