Subtract 3 from both sides: To isolate s, we need to eliminate the +3 on the left side of the inequality. Since 3 is being added to s, we should subtract 3 from both sides of the inequality to maintain the balance.Calculation: s + 3 - 3 < 9 - 3Math error check:
Perform subtraction: Perform the subtraction on both sides of the inequality.Calculation: s < 9 - 3Math error check:
Simplify right side: Simplify the right side of the inequality by subtracting 3 from 9.Calculation: s < 6Math error check:
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