The equation is .

Apply divison property of inequality: Divide each side by 7.

                      (Cancel common terms)

                          (Divide: )

Graph the solution set on a number line.

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

Check:

To check,substitute ,a number less than  , in .

            (Substitute )

                  (Multiply: )

The inequality is true.

The inequality solution is .