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The inequality \"\".

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

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\"              (Commutative property: \"\")

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

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

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

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 Graph the solution set on a number line.

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\"number

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

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\"\"

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Check:

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

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 \"\"                    (Substitute \"\" )

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

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The inequality is true.

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\"\"

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The inequality solution is \"\".