Question

Solve each of the following inequalities for y.

a. 12y < 60
b. y⁄8 < 4
c. 3y > 9
d. y⁄5 < 6

Answer 1

Answer: 1.)

a.

x > 5

b.

x < -2

c.

x > 38

d.

x < 55

2.)

a. y < 5

b. y < 24

c. y > 3

d. y < 30

3.) He needs to gain more than 26 yards in order to break his record.

4.) 5 miles

5.) 5 dollars

Answer 2

a. y < 5

b. y < 24

c. y > 3

d. y < 30

Explanation:

a. 12y < 60

12y/12 < 60/12

y < 5

b. y/8 < 4

8/1 * y/8 < 4 * 8/1

y < 24

c. 3y > 9

3y/3 > 9/3

y > 3

d. y/5 < 6

5/1 * y/5 < 6*5

y < 30