\"\"

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The inequality is \"\".

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Apply subtraction property of inequality: \"\".

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\"\"            (Subtract 2 from each side)

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

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

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

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The solution set is \"\"

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

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Note:

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The point indicated with open circle is not included in the solution set. \"\"

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Check:

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

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\"\"                    (Substitute \"\")

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

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The inequality is true.\"\"

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The graph of \"\" is

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\"number

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The inequality solution set is \"\".