\"\"\"\"

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The inequality is \"\".

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Apply multiplication property of inequality: Multiply each side by 3.

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\"\"

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\"\"             (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"               (Multiply: \"\")

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Graph the solution set on a number line.

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\"

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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 a number  less than \"\" in inequality \"\".

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\"\"           (Substitute   \"\")

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\"\"              (Divide:  \"\")

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The inequality is true.\"\"

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The inequality solution is \"\".