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Write an inequality for the sentence below and then solve and check it. The sum of w and nine is less than 18

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Answer:

w < 9

Explanation:

w + 9 < 18

To solve this inequality, we MUST get the w by itself

Subtraction Property of Equality w + 9 - 9 < 18 - 9

Answer w < 9

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