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\"\"

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The inequality is \"\".

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

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\"\"

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 \"\"

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

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

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

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Graph the solution set on a number line

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\"number 

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

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\"\"

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Check: 

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To check, substitute a number greater than -5 in \"\".

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\"\"               (Substitute \"\")  

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

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 \"\"

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The inequality solution set is \"\".