The inequality is .
Apply addition property of inequality: If then
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(Add 5 to each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
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(Apply additive identity property:
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(Add:
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Graph the solution set on a number line.
Note: A dot means that this point is included in the solution set.
Check:
\To check the solution, substitute a number less than or equal to 7 in
(Substitute
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(Subtract:
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The inequality is true.
The inequality solution set is .