\"multiplication\"\"

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The inequality  is \"\"

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\"\"                       (product of two differnt signs is negative)

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Apply addition property of inequality: Add 12 to each side .

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\"\"                       \"\"

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

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\"\"                     (Additive identity property: \"\")

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

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\"\"

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Graph the solution set on a number line

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\"number

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Note: A circle means that this point is not included in the solution set. \"\"

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Check:

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To check, substitute greater than 37 in \"\"

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\"\"          (Substitute \"\")

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

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The inequality solution is \"\".