$\"subtraction$ $\"\"$

The equation is $\"\"$

Apply subtraction property of inequality: Subtract 7 from each side.

$\"\"$

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

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

Graph the solution set on a number line

$\"number$

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

Check:

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

$\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Sustract: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

The inequality solution is $\"\"$ .