\"\"\"\"

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The equation is \"\"

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Apply subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 9 from each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\"                               (Commutative property:\"\")

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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 dot means that this point is included in the solution set. \"\"

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Check:

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To check, substitute 4, a number and less than 4, in \"\".

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\"\"                                               (Substitute \"\")

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

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The inequlity is true.

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\"\"

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The inequality solution is \"\".