\"\"\"\"

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The inequality is \"\".

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Apply addition property of inequality: Add 7 to each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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

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

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\"\"                   (Add: \"\")

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\"\"

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Graph the solution set on a number line.

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\"number 

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Note: A dot means that this point is included in the solution set.

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\"\"

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Check:

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To check, substitute a number less than or equal to -1 in \"\".

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\"\"             (Substitute \"\")

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\"\"                   (Substract: \"\")

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The inequality is true.

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\"\"

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The inequality solution set is \"\".

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