Choice A is the correct answer. Collect variables on one side.

1. Add 3x: $7 > x + 5$
2. Subtract 5: $2 > x$, or $x < 2$

Alternatively:

1. Add 2x: $-x + 7 > 5$
2. Subtract 7: $-x > -2$
3. Divide by -1: $x < 2$ (reverse sign)

?�� Strategic Tip: Both methods work. Adding $3x$ avoids dividing by a negative.

Choice B is incorrect because it reverses the inequality direction. Choice C is incorrect because it uses negative 2. Choice D is incorrect because it uses negative 2 and wrong direction.