The inequality
simplifies to
which is true. Therefore, the statement holds, indicating that
is indeed less than
.
The given inequality is
.
Evaluate the left side.
![\[ 3 - 1 = 2 \]](https://img.qammunity.org/2024/formulas/mathematics/college/whvve7dhhggm988tt6kswv1pg74degu873.png)
Evaluate the right side.
![\[ 9 - 3 = 6 \]](https://img.qammunity.org/2024/formulas/mathematics/college/t5g4ky3l98c93rceaaefkk8639d1gf5c80.png)
Compare the left and right sides.
![\[ 2 < 6 \]](https://img.qammunity.org/2024/formulas/mathematics/college/iyajbpxsnq66uyatyae1hgsshwk7l205ne.png)
Write the final answer.
Therefore, the inequality
is true, as
is indeed less than
