Prove if $x<y$ then $x+z<y+z$

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Note I am looking a proof using Peano's axiom as I am working on the Natural Numbers, not the Real Numbers.

I need help proving "For each x,y,z in N, if $x<y$ then $x+z<y+z$

This must be done using Peano's axioms and the definitions of addition, multiplication, and ordering.

I have tried induction on z, and the base case works out but I run into an issue when it comes to the inductive part seeing as I am no longer dealing with equality.

I think induction is the correct way to approach this proof, however I become stuck once I reach a certain point in the proof.