The inequality is
Apply substration property of inequality: subtract 9 from each side.
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Apply multiplition property of inequality: Multiply each side by 2.
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Graph the solution set on a number line.
Note: A dot means that this point is included in the solution set.
Check:
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The inequality is true. \ \
The inequality solution is .