Answer:
y < 5
Step 1: Subtract 5y from both sides.
7y+2−5y<5y+12−5y
2y+2<12
Step 2: Subtract 2 from both sides.
2y+2−2<12−2
2y<10
Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.
[tex]\frac{2y}{2}[/tex] < [tex]\frac{10}{2}[/tex]
= y < 5
