\"\"\"\"

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The inequality is \"\".

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Apply Addition property of inequality: Add 3 to each side.

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\"\"

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

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\"\"                                       (Add: \"\")

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

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Graph the solution set on a number line.

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\"number

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Note: A circle means that this point is not included in the solution set.\"\"

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Check:

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

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\"\"                                        (Substitute \"\")

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

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The inequality is true.\"\"

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The inequality solution is \"\".