The inequality .

Apply Subtraction property of inequality: Subtract  8 from each side.

  (Apply commutative property of addition: )

          (Apply additive inverse property: )

                   (Apply additive identity property: )

                      (Subtract: )

Graph the solution set on a number line.

Note: A dot means that this point is included in the solution set.

Check: 

To check, substitute a number greater than or equal to – 16 in .

                     (Substitute )

                        (Add: )

The inequality is true.

The inequality solution is .