Inequalities #6

Algebra Level 2

Solve the inequality: $-6y + 5 > -7$

This is a part of the set: Inequalities

y > -2

y < 2

y > 2

y < -2

2 solutions

Mohammad Khaza
Aug 3, 2017

$-6y+5>-7$

or, $-6y>-12$

or, $y<2$ .................[ $\text{dividing both sides by -6}$ ]

Munem Shahriar
Aug 3, 2017

$-6y + 5 > -7$

Subtract 5 from both sides:

$⇒ -6y + 5 - 5 > -7 - 5$

$⇒ -6y > -12$

Divide both sides by -6:

$⇒ \dfrac{-6y}{-6} < \dfrac{-12}{-6}$

$⇒ y < 2$