$\"\"$ $\"\"$

The inequality $\"\"$ .

Apply substraction property of inequality: Subtract 2 from each side.

$\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Additive inverse property: $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Additive identity property: $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$

Graph the solution set on a number line $\"number$

Note: A circle means that this point is not included in the solution set. $\"\"$

Check:

To check, substitute a number less than 5 in $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$ (Substitute: n = 5)

$\"\"$ (Add: $\"\"$ )

The inequality is true. $\"\"$

The inequality solution is $\"\"$ .