The inequality is .
Apply subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 13 to each side.
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(Comutative property:
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(Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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(Subtract:
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(Divide each side by 3)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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(Multiply each side by negative one and flip the symbol)
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 a number greater than 7 in .
(Substitute: n = 8)
(Multiply:
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(Subtract :
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The inequality is true.
The inequality solution set is .