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The expression is \"\".

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Case 1: If a < b Then

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\"\"

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Case 2: If \"\"a < b Then

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\"\"

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

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Solve equation for case 1.

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\"\"

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Apply subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 1.5 from each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"                    (Apply additive inverse property: \"\")

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

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Multiply each side by negative sign and flip the symbol.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Solve equation for case 2.

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\"\"

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Apply addition property of inequality: Add 1.5 each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"                       (Apply additive inverse property: \"\")

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

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Graph the solution set on a number line.

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\"absolute

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

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The solution set is \"\".