The inequality is .
Apply subtraction property of inequality: .
(Subtract 3 from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Apply additive identity property:
)
(Subtract:
)
The solution set is .
Graph the solution set on a number line.
Note:
\The point indicated with the open circle is not included in the solution set.
Check:
\To check, substitute a number greater than 4, in .
(Substitute
)
(Add:
)
The inequality is true.
The graph of is
The inequality solution set is .