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The inequality is \"\" \ \ Apply Subtraction  property of inequality: Subtract 1/2 from  each side.

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\"\"        (Commutative property:a+b=b+a) \ \

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\"\"                       (Additive inverse property: \"\")

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Find the least common denominator (LCD).

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Multiples of 1: 1,2,3,4.... \ \

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Multiples of 2: 2,4,6,8.... \ \

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The least common multiple of 1 and 2 is 2.

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Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 2.

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\"\"   (Subtract: \"\")

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Graph the solution set on a number line.\"\"

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Check:

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To check, substitute a number \"\" greater than \"\" in inequality \"\".

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\"\"                (Add:\"\")

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

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The inequality solution is \"\".

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