\"subtraction\"\"

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The equation is \"\"

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

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\"                   (Additive inverse 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 dot means that this point is included in the solution set.\"\"

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Check:

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

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\"\"

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

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The inequality solution is \"\".