To solve the inequality $d + 7 \geq 5$, follow these steps:

1. Isolate $d$ on one side: Subtract $7$ from both sides of the inequality: $d + 7 - 7 \geq 5 - 7$

2. Simplify: $d \geq -2$

Final Answer:

$d \geq -2$

This means that $d$ can be any value greater than or equal to $-2$.

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Related Questions:

1. How do you solve inequalities with variables on both sides?
2. How would this solution look on a number line?
3. What happens if the inequality sign is reversed (e.g., $\leq$ instead of $\geq$)?
4. How do you solve $d + 7 > 5$ (strict inequality)?
5. How do inequalities change when multiplying/dividing by negative numbers?

Tip:

Always remember that when multiplying or dividing an inequality by a negative number, the inequality sign reverses!