Simplify both sides of the inequality.<span><span>x + 3 </span>> <span>−<span>9 </span></span></span>Subtract 3 from both sides.<span><span><span>x + 3 </span>− 3 </span>> <span><span>−9 </span>− <span>3
</span></span></span>ANSWER: x > <span>−<span>12</span></span>