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The inequality 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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\"\" (Multiply each side by negative sign and flip the symbol)

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

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Solve inequality for case 1.

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\"\"

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Apply addition property of inequality: Add 2 to each side.

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\"\"

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

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

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Solve inequality for case 2.

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\"\"

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Apply addition property of inequality: Add 2 to 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 dot means that this point is included in the solution set.\"\"

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The solution set is \"\".