Question

Which of the following is the correct answer when you evaluate

1
3

y−22≥−15
13y−22≥−15
?

Answer 1

Youre answer would be y

≥

7

13

y≥7/13

Explanation:

Move all terms not containing

y

y

to the right side of the inequality.

13

y

≥

7

13y≥7

Divide each term by

13

13

and simplify.

Divide each term in

13

y

≥

7

13y≥7

by

13

13

.

13

y

13

≥

7

13

13y13≥713

Reduce the expression by cancelling the common factors.

y

≥

7

13

y≥713