The inequality is .
Write the mixed numbers into improper fraction.
\The improper fraction of
The improper fraction of
Apply addition property of inequality: Add to each side.
(Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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Find the least common denominator (LCD).
\Multiples of 2:2,4,6,8,10,12....
\Multiples of 3:3,6,9,12,15....
\The least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6.
\Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 6
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Graph the solution set on a number line.
\Note: A circle means that this point is included in the solution set.
Check:
\To check, substitute a number greater than in
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(Substitute
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Find the least common denominator (LCD).
\Multiples of 10:10,20,30,40,50....
\Multiples of 3:3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30,33....
\The least common multiple of 10 and 3 is 30.
\Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 30.
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The inequality is true.
The inequality solution is .