The inequality is .
Apply subtration property of inequality: Subtract c from each side.
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Apply subtration property of inequality: Subtract 5 from each side.
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(Divide each side by 2)
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Graph the solution set on a number line.
Note: A circle means that this point is not included in the solution set.
Check:
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The inequality is true.
The inequality solution is .