Question

x + 5 - 5 ○ 7 - 5

Explanation:

Step1: Assume initial inequality premise

We start with the underlying premise that $x + 5 = 7$ (to balance the equation by inverse operations).

Step2: Apply subtraction property of equality

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate $x$.
$x + 5 - 5 = 7 - 5$

Answer:

The symbol in the circle should be $=$, resulting in $x + 5 - 5 = 7 - 5$