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The equation is \"\"

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 \"\"                         (Substitute 5 for x)

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

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\"\"                                     (Divide: \"\")

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2 is less than 17, so replace \"\" symbol with < symbol.

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The given number is an inequality of the equation

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