Question

Solve the inequality −4y + 6 < −14.

A. y < 5
B. y > 5
C. y ≤ 5
D. y > 2

Answer 1

y >5

Explanation:

−4y + 6 < −14

Subtract 6 from each side

−4y + 6-6 < −14-6

-4y < -20

Divide by -4. Remember to flip the inequality since we are dividing by a negative

-4y/-4 >-20/-4

y >5